Chapter 2 Rizal
Chapter 2 Rizal
Chapter 2 Rizal
(THE BIRTH OF
MODERNITY)
19th century Philippines was largely medieval, although sign of
progress or change were noted in certain sectors and its social
and economic structure were based on the old feudalistic
patterns of abuse and exploitation of the Indio.
Andres Bonifacio
Self-educated warehouse
Katipunan
Was dedicated to the expulsion of the Spanish from islands, and prepa
ration were made for armed revolt.
GALLEON TRADE
GALLEON TRADE (MANILA – ACAPULCO TRADE)
The longest running shipping line of its time which existed for roughly
150 years.
The Last Galleon arrived in Manila in 1815 and by mid - 30’s Manila was ope
n to foreign merchants almost without restriction. The demand for Philippine
sugar and abaca (hemp) grew, and the volume of exports to Europe expand
even further after the completion of the Suez canal in 1869.
Most Manila Galleons were built in the Philippines and manned by Filipino
crews. Chinese merchants would also board ships, sometimes bringing
goods from Mexico back to china.
Benito Legarda
Cited that during Galleon trade, ninety percent of goods arriving in PH
were Mexican.
-Piece of Gold in China was equivalent to 6 to 8 pcs of silver.
-Piece of Gold in Europe was equivalent to 13 pcs of silver.
Manila
Declared as the center commerce in the east
Manila – Acapulco
250, 000 pesos worth of goods, spending 90 days at sea.
Acapulco – Manila
500,000 pesos worth of good, spending 120 days at sea.
Spice Islands
Eastern Indonesia
SUEZ CANAL
• One of the most important water ways in the world. (1859 – 1869)
• It connects Mediterranean Sea and Red sea and shortens the road
between south Asia and Europe significantly.
• It was a dream of Napoleon and Muhammad Ali of Egypt
Importance:
In Europe sues canal is very important for the oil and trade with Asia becaus
e it reduces its distance from this country, therefore, companies reduce fuel
payment, spend fewer days in the transport of their products and as a result
growing world economies. On the other hand, US needs the Suez Canal for
transporting troops and military equipment to Afghanistan.
Illustrador
Filipinos with money and Education
Social Structure
During the 19 Century
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Social Structure
Master-Slave Relationship
Indio
Apex:
Spanish Peninsulares
Limpieza de Sangre (Pure Blood)
The Spaniards born in Spain occupying the highest position in the social
structure together with other Europeos on non-Spanish Europeans.
Spanish Insulares
Hijos del Pais (Sons of the Country)
Spaniards born in the PH from full blooded Spanish parents.
Middle:
Spanish Mestizos
Offspring of Spanish father and Indio Mother
Mestizo de Sangleyes
Offspring of Spanish-Chinese parents.
Mestizos Indios
Offspring of Chinese-Indio Mixtures
Base:
Indios
– Native Country
Indio Natural
Originated from Malay race and considered as Filipino today
- Plain Indios – those natives who had converted to Roman Catholicism and settled
in a town under the bajo las Campanas (under the sound of the bell)
- The Highest position available to plain indios is Gobenadorcillo
- Infieles – refers to the pagans who resisted the indoctrination and lived outside
the Spanish control maintaining their culture, religion and lifeways.
• Indio Sangleye
pure blooded Chinese or Japanese who arrived in PH to trade and escape the hege
mony of dynasties and Shoguns. Lowest within the social structure.
Educational Decree of 1863
Marked a milestone in the history of education in the PH under Spain
Governador Heneral
Appointed by the King to head the central administration. King’
s Representative.
Also acted as the Vice-Royal Patron Over the Religious matter –
Gave him the prerogative to nominate priests to ecclesiastical p
ositions and control the finances of the mission.
Alcaldias (Provincial Government)
Led by Alcaldes Mayores (civil governors)
TYPES OF BUWIS
Direct Taxes
- Income tax and Personal Tribute
Royal Encomiendas
which consisted of big cities, seaports and inhabitants of regions rich
in natural resources were owned by the king.
Private Encomiendas
Were owned by private individuals or charitable institutions
Eduardo Camerino
local hero that led to Agrarian uprisings
Bourbons Reforms
Cadiz Constitution
Established principles of:
• Universal male suffrage
• National sovereignty
• Constitutional Monarchy and Freedom of the Press
• Land Reform and Free Enterprise.
It also embodied in this constitution was the exemption if the natives from
paying tributes and rendering public services based on its equality cause.
Don Ventura De los Reyes