munity Flashcards
(14 cards)
What was the date of the Cavite Mutiny?
January 20, 1872
The Cavite Mutiny was a significant event in Philippine history.
How many Filipino soldiers and laborers participated in the Cavite Mutiny?
200
This number reflects the scale of the uprising at Fort San Felipe.
What happened to GOMBURZA on February 17, 1872?
They were executed by garrote
GOMBURZA refers to the three Filipino priests: Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora.
What was the Spanish perspective on the causes of the Cavite Mutiny?
A planned conspiracy by Filipino elites, clergy, and soldiers to overthrow Spanish rule
This perspective was influenced by officials like Jose Montero y Vidal and Gov. Rafael Izquierdo.
What triggered the Cavite Mutiny according to the Spanish perspective?
Abolition of privileges for Filipino workers at the Cavite arsenal
This included the removal of exemptions from tribute and forced labor.
What mistaken event was thought to signal the attack during the Cavite Mutiny?
Fireworks from a religious feast in Manila
This misunderstanding contributed to the uprising’s initiation.
What was the Filipino perspective on the Cavite Mutiny?
A simple labor protest over harsh policies under Gov. Izquierdo
This view was supported by figures like Trinidad Pardo de Tavera and Edmund Plauchut.
What were Filipinos hopeful for prior to the Cavite Mutiny?
Reforms such as better education and government policies
This hope was a significant motivator for their actions.
How did Spanish friars and officials respond to the mutiny?
They exaggerated the mutiny to suppress Filipino secular priests and reformists
This suppression aimed to maintain control over the clergy and reduce reformist sentiments.
What was the intended effect of the execution of GOMBURZA?
To discourage future uprisings
Ironically, it instead fueled nationalist sentiments among Filipinos.
What impact did the Cavite Mutiny have on Filipino sentiment?
Increased resentment toward Spanish rule
This resentment was a catalyst for future revolutionary movements.
Which future reformist was inspired by the Cavite Mutiny?
Jose Rizal
Rizal became a key figure in the Philippine nationalist movement.
What struggle was highlighted by the Cavite Mutiny?
The struggle between Spanish friars and Filipino secular clergy
This conflict played a significant role in the broader context of Filipino nationalism.
What did the Cavite Mutiny mark in the movement for Philippine independence?
A turning point
This event is considered a significant moment that spurred the independence movement.
