Scribd
Upload
3 views

Lesson Two Jose Rizal

The document discusses the governance and social structure of the Philippines in the 19th century, highlighting key figures such as the Governor General and local leaders like Cabeza de Barangay. It outlines the political instability in Spain, the abandonment of mercantilism, and the rise of various social classes, including the Illustrados and Principalia. Additionally, it critiques the educational system under Spanish rule, noting its limitations and the socio-economic policies imposed on Filipinos.

Uploaded by

noynaypikot
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
3 views

Lesson Two Jose Rizal

The document discusses the governance and social structure of the Philippines in the 19th century, highlighting key figures such as the Governor General and local leaders like Cabeza de Barangay. It outlines the political instability in Spain, the abandonment of mercantilism, and the rise of various social classes, including the Illustrados and Principalia. Additionally, it critiques the educational system under Spanish rule, noting its limitations and the socio-economic policies imposed on Filipinos.

Uploaded by

noynaypikot
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

The Life, Works, and Writings of Jose Rizal - Ruled the city government (ayuntamiento)

CHAPTER 2: • Cabeza de Barangay


The Philippines in the 19th Century as - Barangay Captain
- Ruled the barrio
Lesson Objectives important key figures in 19th century
• Friars
 Appraise the link between the individual and • Guardia Civil- Headed by Alferez (second lieutenant)
society. and performed police duties.
 Analyze the various social, political, economic,
and cultural changes that occurred in the 19th The system of courts was a centralized system
century. Headed by the Royal Audiencia- highest court for civil
 Understand Jose Rizal in the context of his and criminal cases
times. Residencia- investigate the performance of
governor-general
Introduction Visitador- visited provinces whom the governor general
Administered.
 The nineteenth century is considered the birth of
modern life, more so, the birth of many nation-
Social Status in the Society based on Limpieza de
states all over the world. Sangre
• The birth of modernity brought up three revolutions
Peninsulares- full blooded Spaniards born in the Spain
to the world: the Industrial Revolution in England, the
and lived in the Philippines.
French Revolution in France and the American
Insulares- full blooded Spaniards born in the
Revolution
Philippines and lived in the Philippines.
Political Instability in Spain Creoles- mix or combination of Chinese mestizos,
Spanish, and native.
• Carlist War- dynastic war between Isabelline Indios- pure blooded native Filipino or Chinese.
liberalism and Carlism was a savage civil war between
urban liberalism and rural traditionalism. Educational System

• Canovite System– also known as rotativism wherein  Schools were under control of friars.
liberals and conservatives took turns in administering • Ateneo de Manila or Escuela Pia and College of
the government in Spain. San Juan de Letran was the only school offering
secondary education in the Philippines.
Abandonment of Mercantilism
• University of Santo Tomas was the only
• Mercantilism- based on idea that power can be institution in the University level of Manila
measured in its stock of gold and silver. • One of the critics of the Dominican Method was
Felipe Buencamino who led petition in 1820 and
• Laissez faire- “free market” demanded government control thru anonymous
letters
Rise of Different Groups

Illustrados Weaknesses Educational System


Middle class
Principalia  Over emphasis on religion
 Limited and irrelevant curriculum
The System of Government in Philippines • Obsolete classroom facilities
• Absence of academic freedom
Spain governed the Philippines through the Ministro de • Inadequate instructional materials
Ultramar (Ministry of the Colonies) established in • Racial prejudice against the Filipinos in
Madrid in 1863. School
• Governor General
King’s representative in all state and religious matters. Socio-economic policies imposed by the Spaniads
He also exercised legislative powers with his
CUMPLASE- the power of the governor general to • Reduccion- policy implemented by Spanish colonial
suspend a Royal decree. government to easily monitor and convert natives.
• Bandala System- natives are obliged to sell their
• Alcalde-Mayor products to Spaniards.
-Civil Governors • Polo y servicio- forced labor of all Filipino males 16-60
- Led the provincial government (alcaldias) years old.
• Cedula- everyone will pay this every year.
• Gobernadorcillo • Sanctorum- tax for the church.
-Town Mayor • Tribute- this may be paid in cash or in kind

You might also like