lesson 2 Flashcards
was a time of great change for many countries
19th century
this meant a continuation of harsh treatment for the Filipino people.
spanish colonialism
power of the friars
frailocracy
was built to connect Europe and Asia directly,
shortening travel times significantly
suez canal
Travel time from Spain dropped from over ___________
2 months or 30 days
called to Filipino elites
Ilustrados
formed to expose the Philippines’ plight and pressure Spain for change
propaganda movement
called the middle class
principalia
called the mixed race
mestizos
natural fiber extracted from a type of banana plant
abaca
national legislature of Spain
cortez
a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, shortening
travel time between Europe and Asia
suez canal