Philippines During the Spanish Colonization Flashcards
START of COLONIZATION
Gradual Conquest of Baranggay
colonies populated with prisoners
creation of mexican-Filipino subculture
catholic missionary activiites
“presidios” fortresses were built in archepelago
RIVALS IN THE ARCHEPELAGO
PORTUGAL
CHINA
JAPAN
MUSLIM STATE
DUTCH
WHAT TO HAPPPEND IN THE PHILIPPINES?
over population relief
Resource exploitation
colonial prestige
SPAIN Faces Challenges in Managing the Philippines
failed to produce great
wealth for spain
cost more to maintain that it
contributed
Advantages in keeping the philippines
strategic value
agricultural land
trade of agricultural products
result of Global Industrialism to the philippines
Global Industrialism
result of
Philippines’ raw material became more valuable.
Ports were opened to other countries.
Communication and transportation improved.
Private businesses were opened.
Filipino Middle Class emerged.
Spread of new ideas.
Filipino national identity emerged.