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Name: Gene Rose A. Gonzales Year/Course/Section: 2BSA-A

Reflective essay (20 points)
(30 words minimum each item)
a. Discuss the reasons and value of learning the Life and Works of Dr. Jose P.
Rizal.

We should study Rizal because Rizal firmly believed that the youth is
the hope of our nation. The national hero believed that the youth or
the new generation should realize that they should take on the
responsibility of helping the nation achieve the social change that we
had fought for since then. We, the youth, is given the gift of life
and the talents by God. We should always embody the ideals of Rizal
since he is the perfect example of a refined Filipino, whose
contribution did so much impact in the society. Therefore, we should
be the spark change that Rizal wanted us to be, the movers of the
society that will make a difference in the future.

b. How the 19th century events in the Philippines developed the

political and social consciousness of Jose Rizal?

The events of the 19th century shaped the belief that Filipinos had to
live under the government's entire authority and influence.
Explanation: These events were significant in forming Rizal's passion
for his homeland since he witnessed the various injustices that were
being perpetrated against Filipinos.

c. How important was the representation to the Spanish Cortes among

Filipinos?
Because they are the ones who act on behalf of the Filipinos, Filipino
representation in the Spanish cotes is significant. They are in charge
of presenting their thoughts and points of view to the Spanish cortes
and delivering them.
d. Briefly describe the socio-political structure of the Philippines in
19th century.
Due to the ongoing struggle between the locals and the conquistadores, the
Philippines' social structure was compared to the political and economic
system of Europe in the 19th century, and it was also referred to as Master-
Slave. While the political system was structured around governance through
colonial ministries. The executive, legislative, judicial, and ecclesiastical
functions were all addressed. There is a national government as well as a
provincial government. The monarch, as representative, appoints the central
government, which is the highest level of government. The Alcaldes Mayores,
Alcaldes en Ordinario, Cabeza de Barangay, Guardia Civil, Cuadrellenos, and
Alferez make up the provincial administration.
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