MODULE 11

Question 1

What two major events happened in 1872?

Answer 1

🔹 Answer: The 1872 Cavite Mutiny and the martyrdom of GOMBURZA (Fathers Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora).

Question 2

Why is the 1872 Cavite Mutiny significant in Philippine history?
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Answer 2

Answer: It led to the execution of GOMBURZA, which awakened Filipino nationalism and became a precursor to the Philippine Revolution of 1896.

Question 3

. How did Spanish historian Jose Montero y Vidal describe the Cavite Mutiny?

Answer 3

🔹 Answer: He documented it as an attempted revolution by the indios (Filipinos) to overthrow the Spanish government.

Question 4

. How did Governor-General Rafael Izquierdo’s official report portray the mutiny?
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Answer 4

Answer: He exaggerated the event to implicate the native clergy, who were advocating for the secularization of parishes.

Question 5

What were the main causes of the mutiny according to Spanish accounts?
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Answer 5

Answer:

Abolition of privileges of Cavite arsenal workers (e.g., tax exemption, exemption from forced labor).
Influence of the Spanish revolution that overthrew the secular throne.
Spread of liberal and democratic ideas through the press.

Question 6

What basic facts about the 1872 Cavite Mutiny remained consistent across different accounts?
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Answer 6

Answer:

Dissatisfaction among arsenal workers and native soldiers due to loss of privileges.
Strict policies introduced by Gen. Izquierdo alienated Filipinos.
Spanish authorities failed to investigate and relied only on biased reports.
Spanish friars were losing power as Spain’s Central Government reduced their influence.
Filipino clergy actively supported secularization, making them targets of Spanish friars.
Filipinos actively resisted injustices.
The execution of GOMBURZA angered Filipinos and fueled the desire for reforms and independence.

Question 7

How did the 1872 Cavite Mutiny contribute to Philippine independence?
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Answer 7

Answer: The mutiny led to GOMBURZA’s execution, which sparked nationalist movements that eventually led to the Philippine Revolution (1896) and independence in 1898.

Question 8

What lesson should Filipinos learn from the 1872 Cavite Mutiny?
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Answer 8

Answer: Filipinos should be historically aware of their past struggles and sacrifices to appreciate freedom and independence.

Question 9

What message from Noli Me Tangere relates to the events of 1872?
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Answer 9

Answer: The quote from Elias: “May we not forget those who fell during the night.”—reminding Filipinos to honor those who fought for freedom.