THE COMING OF SPAIN

GROUP 1
ED SUNBRENN ALARDE
JEFTI JADE T. CORPIN
MIKE GIL CABORNIDA
 INTRODUCTION:
• The arrival of the Spanish in the Philippines marked the
beginning of a new era in Philippine history. The Spanish
arrived in the archipelago in the 16th century and
established their colonial rule for over three centuries. The
coming of Spain brought about significant changes in
Philippine society, culture, and economy.
 THE ARRIVAL OF THE SPANISH
• The Spanish arrived in the Philippines in 1521, led by
Ferdinand Magellan. However, Magellan's arrival was met
with resistance from local rulers, and he was killed in a
battle in Mactan. It was not until 1565 when Miguel Lopez
de Legazpi led an expedition that successfully established
a settlement in Cebu, and later on, in Manila. The Spanish
colonization of the Philippines had officially begun.
 THE COLONIAL RULE
• The Spanish established their colonial rule in the
Philippines through a system of encomienda, where
Spanish conquistadors were given land grants and control
over the indigenous population. The Spanish also
introduced Christianity to the Philippines, converting many
Filipinos to Catholicism. The Philippines became a part of
the Spanish empire and was administered as a province
of New Spain (Mexico).
 THE GALLEON TRADE
• The Spanish established the Manila Galleon trade, a
trading system between Manila and Acapulco, Mexico.
This trade route brought great wealth to Spain, but it also
introduced new goods and ideas to the Philippines. The
Philippines became a center of trade in Asia, with Manila
becoming a major port city.
 THE IMPACT OF SPANISH COLONIZATION
• The Spanish colonization had a profound impact on the
Philippines. The introduction of Christianity and Spanish
culture led to the development of a new Filipino identity
that was heavily influenced by Spanish traditions. The
Spanish also introduced new crops and livestock to the
Philippines, which led to the growth of agriculture and a
more diverse diet. The Philippines also became a center
of education, with the establishment of universities and
schools.
 RESISTANCE AND REVOLUTION
• Despite the positive impacts of Spanish colonization, it
also brought about resistance and revolution. Filipinos
were subjected to forced labor and tribute, which led to
uprisings such as the Cagayan Revolt, the Tondo
Conspiracy, and the Silang Revolt. These uprisings paved
the way for the Philippine Revolution in 1896, which
ultimately led to the end of Spanish colonial rule in the
Philippines.
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