Learning Check No.

1: Major 19th Century Developments in the Philippines

Create a table/matrix containing the major events of the 19th century Philippines that contributed to the awakening of
Filipino nationalism and independence struggle.

Brief Description
Major Developments Name of Event(s) (How did these events contribute to the rise of Filipino
nationalism in the 19th century)
Since the independence of Mexico, peninsular Spain
began to directly rule over the Philippines. This pushed
several reforms in the government system in our country
Independence of Mexico from
Political that resulted in the increase of tax and addition of other
Spain in 1821
government fees as well as the growth of colonial
bureaucracy that drove many people, not only Filipinos,
to rebel against the government.
The Philippine exports and imports increased due to the
Internalization of Philippine opening of the Suez Canal, decrease in freight rates,
Trade, and more. Along with this prosperity, the abuse of Indios
Economic
Opening of Suez Canal and the by colonial officials and law-enforcement officers
Abuses become prevalent. The exaggerated increase in rent of
the agricultural lands, physical and mental abuses,
 frauds, and other crimes against Indios drove them to
join the rebellious forces.

This system puts the previously mocked Chinese and its

relative to a higher position in terms of wealth.
Oppositely, even if the job/business opportunities are
Establishment of the New Class available in major cities, they can only apply to sugar
Cultural
System plantations, cigar factories and jobs that paid a very
low wage. This situation puts even more stress on the
oppressed Indios which will lead them to join the
revolutionary forces.
His strongly imposed authority of the Church and his
New Archbishop of the intrusion to the judicial system caused an uproar by the
Religious
Philippines Appointed in 1767 Spanish friars and clerks who are against the decisions
of the new archbishop.