The Two Faces of the

1872 Cavite Mutiny

The Cavite Mutiny was a key event in the Philippine Revolution, driven by
the frustrations of colonial Filipino soldiers against Spanish authorities.
Discover the story of this crucial moment.

by Rosalie D. Linay
General Education Faculty
 Spanish Version: Planned Conspiracy
A. Jose Montero y Vidal
● attempt in overthrowing the Spanish government in the
Philippines driven by several factors
● collaboration with the native clergy
● the plot was premeditated

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 Causes of the “Revolution”
according to Montero

Abolition of privileges such Dirty propagandas Attentatory of the most

Spanish revolution which
as exemption from the proliferated by unrestrained sacred respect towards the
overthrow a secular throne
tribute press dethroned majesty

Outburst of American
publicists and the criminal
Speeches and preachings of
Democratic and republican policy of the senseless
the apostles of these new Presence of native clergy
books and pamphlets governor whom the
ideas in Spain
revolutionary government
sent to the Philippines

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 Spanish Version: Planned Conspiracy
B. Rafael Izquierdo
● attempt in overthrowing the Spanish government in the Philippines
driven by several factors
● planned by native friars and mestizos and native lawyers (abogadillos)
● planned to established a government ruled by “hari” (Father Burgos and
Zamora)
● Enticed participants by giving them charismatic assurances

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 Causes of the “Revolution”
according to Izquierdo

Abolition of
privileges such as Failure to pay their Malicious
Usury
exemption from tobacco crop propagandas
the tribute

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 Spanish Version: Planned Conspiracy
● The event in 1872 was premeditated and was part of a big conspiracy
among the educated leaders, mestizos, lawyers, and residents of
Cavite and Manila. They allegedly plan to liquidate high-ranking
Spanish officers, then kill the friars.
● On January 20, 1872, the 200 men contingent led by Sergeant
Lamadrid attacked Spanish officers at sight and seized the arsenal.

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 Spanish Version: Planned Conspiracy
● Izquierdo ordered the reinforcement of the Spanish forces in Cavite to
quell the revolt which was easily crushed.
● Leaders of the plot were killed while Fathers Gomez, Burgos, Zamora
(GOMBURZA) were tried by court martial and sentenced to be
executed.
● Filipino lawyers were suspended, arrested, and sentenced to life
imprisonment at the Marianas Island.
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 Filipino Version: A Response to Injustice
A. Pardo de Tavera
● The uprising was used as a powerful lever by the Spanish residents
and by the friars since the reforms planned to be implemented by
the Central Government of Madrid may lose their power in the
colony.
● The only aspiration of the people was to secure the material and
education advancement of the country and not secession from Spain
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 Filipino Version: A Response to Injustice
A. Edmund Plauchut
● The junta created by La Torre and the committee established by the
government in Madrid proposed reforms aimed towards the
development of the colony. However, the arrival of General Izquierdo
in Manila put a sudden end to all dreams of reforms.

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 Filipino Version: A Response to Injustice
A. Edmund Plauchut
● General Izquierdo suspended the opening of the school of Society of
Arts and Trades to repress the growth of liberal teachings.
● Moreover, workers were withdrawn of retirement privileges and were
declassified.

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 Unravelling the Truth
The Mutiny was The rigid and strict
Failure of the Central The friars committed
caused by the policies of Izquierdo
Government to frantic moves to
dissatisfaction among made the Filipinos
conduct an extend their stay and
the workers of the turn and move away
investigation. power.
arsenal from the Spaniards.

Inspired Filipino
The secularization Filipinos were active
patriots to call for
movement made the participants and
reforms and
native clergies prey to respondents to
eventually,
the rage of the friars. injustices.
independence.

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 The Legacy of the 1872 Cavite Mutiny

1 The First Step 2 Union & 3 A Challenge to

Toward Revolution Nationalism Colonial Power

The Cavite Mutiny served as a
catalyst for the Philippine
Revolution, which ultimately led to
the country's liberation from
Spanish colonial rule.
The mutiny's legacy also ushered in
a new era of nationalism and unity
among Filipinos, serving as a
reminder of the struggle to achieve
true independence and self-
determination.
The Cavite Mutiny marked a
significant moment in the struggle
between colonizers and the
colonized, highlighting the age-old
dynamics of colonialism and
resistance.

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 “We are not makers of history. We are
made by history.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
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