Module 5

Question 1

It marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution led by the British.

Answer 1

18th and 19th century

Question 2

Historians refer to this century in Philippine History because of numerous changes that happened during this period.

Answer 2

19th century

Question 3

In terms of political and economic changes, the brief occupation of Mania by British forces in __________ and the rapid development of economies in Europe made Spanish administrators in the colony rethink their policies so as not to get left behind by their neighbours and to prevent another incident such as the British occupation from happening again in the near future.

Answer 3

1762 - 1764

Question 4

What were the notable reforms in the 19th century?

Answer 4

1. abolition of the Galleon trade
2. opening of the Philippines to world trade in 1800

Question 5

This enabled not only the increase in economic activities in the country and the entry of firms from other European states, but also the entry of foreign ideas mostly through the form of books and other printed media during the time.

Answer 5

1. abolition of the Galleon trade
2. opening of the Philippines to world trade in 1800

Question 6

What were the benefits of the world trade to Rizal and Bonifacio?

Answer 6

1. Rizal was able to read various European literature such as Alexander Dumas “The Count of Monte Cristo and The Musketeers
2. Bonifacio was able to read literatures on the French Revolution that later influenced some of the works of both individuals

Question 7

It led to the development of agricultural lands and the discovery of new frontiers in the Philippines.

Answer 7

1. End of Spain wars with the Dutch and the British
2. nullification of the slave-raiding activities of the Moro

Question 8

The end of Spain wars with the Dutch and the British, as well as the nullification of the slave raiding activities of the Moro, also led to?

Answer 8

development of the agricultural lands and the discovery of new frontiers in the Philippines

Question 9

Why was Jose Rizal’s family considered to be one of the local elites in the province?

Answer 9

They were leasing blocks of lands from friar estates in Calamba

Question 10

True or False. The developments in the 19th-century helped bridge the gap between the local elites and the poor and marginalized sectors of the country.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What did the gaps in elite and poor sectors lead to?

Answer 11

It led to different revolts such as Basil Revolts in Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte during the early 19th century

Question 12

These revolts showed the growing gap between the rich and the poor because they were directed not only against the Spanish authorities but also the ______________________.

Answer 12

babaknangs or elites in the two provinces

Question 13

It provided a brief legal justification for the quest for equality since it was stated in the document that all citizens of Spain, including those in the colonies, were equal under the law.

Answer 13

Implementation of the Cadiz Constitution in 1812

Question 14

What prompted the colonial government in Southern Tagalog to create the Guardia Civil in 1868?

Answer 14

brigandage and tulisanes increased their robbing, kidnapping and pillaging activities

Question 15

In Southern Tagalog areas, brigandage and tulisanes increased their robbing, kidnapping and pillaging activities, prompting the colonial government to create the _______________.

Answer 15

Guardia Civil in 1868

Question 16

Some movements such as the _______________, on the other hand, had more religious overtones that challenged the dominance of the Catholic Church and the discrimination between the religious orders and secular priests.

Answer 16

Cofradia de San Jose in Tayabas, Quezon

Question 17

What was the most notable reform in the 19th century?

Answer 17

increase in educated Filipinos as the colonial government, under directives from Spain, started to reform educational institutions in the Philippines

Question 18

They were able to capitalize on the opening of the Philippine markets to the world.

Answer 18

Filipino and Chinese-Mestizo elite families

Question 19

They were able to send their children to school to take professional courses not only in the Philippines but also in Europe.

Answer 19

Filipino and Chinese-Mestizo families

Question 20

It made the traveling to Europe during that time easier.

Answer 20

Suez Canal in 1859

Question 21

This new movement, called the ______________________, was different from earlier revolts because it had a more nationalistic and racial dimension fuelled by the sufferings and discriminations experienced by Filipinos under the Spaniards.

Answer 21

reform and propaganda movement

Question 22

Reform and Propaganda movement drew inspiration from the earlier efforts of the native secular priest such as ____________ who fought for equal rights among the clergy in the 1860’s.

Answer 22

Padre Jose Burgos

Question 23

The secular priests’ move, along with the students’ involvement from different higher institutions in the country during that time, to gain equal rights, however, was interpreted by the Spanish administrators and friars as an ________________________________.

Answer 23

an attempt to overthrow the government

Question 24

The secular priests’ move, along with the students’ involvement from different higher institutions in the country during that time, to gain equal rights, however, was interpreted by the Spanish administrators and friars as an attempt to overthrow the government leading to __________________________.

Answer 24

1. massive breakdown made against students with some local elites in the country in 1872
2. execution of the Tatlong Paring Martir on February 17, 1872

Question 25

When did Rizal move back to the Philippines to establish La Liga Filipina?

Answer 25

1892

Question 26

Rizal thought about revolution as a means of?

Answer 26

emancipating the Philippines from Spain based on his letters to fellow propagandists and friends such as Jose Aejandrino, Antonio Luna, Marcelo H. Del Pilar, and Ferdinand Blumentritt

Question 27

Who were the founders of Katipunan that were members of La Liga Filipina?

Answer 27

1. Andres Bonifacio
2. Deodato Arellano