12 Questions
What was the primary reason for the Cavite Mutiny, according to Jose Montero y Vidal and Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo?
The abolition of privileges enjoyed by the workers of Cavite arsenal
What was the outcome of the Spanish Revolution mentioned in the text?
It overthrew the secular throne in Spain
What was Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo's view of the native clergy?
They were conspirators against the Spanish government
What was the role of the press, according to Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo?
It was responsible for spreading malicious propagandas
What was the significance of the Cavite Mutiny, according to Jose Montero y Vidal and Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo?
It was an attempt to overthrow the Spanish government in the Philippines
What was the tone of Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo's report compared to Jose Montero y Vidal's account?
It was more spiteful and biased
What was the alleged plan of the conspirators in Manila and Cavite?
To liquidate high-ranking Spanish officers and massacre the friars
What sparked the misunderstanding among the conspirators in Cavite?
The celebration of the feast of the Virgin of Loreto
What was the consequence of the failed rebellion on the native regiments of artillery?
They were dissolved and replaced by a new artillery force composed of Peninsulares
What was the punishment given to the GOMBURZA?
Strangulation
What was the profession of patriots like Joaquin Pardo de Tavera and Antonio Ma. Regidor?
Abogadillos (native lawyers)
What was the significance of the event of 1872?
It was one of the moving forces that shaped Filipino nationalism
Study Notes
The 1872 Cavite Mutiny: Spanish Perspective
- The 1872 Cavite Mutiny was seen as an attempt by the Indios to overthrow the Spanish government in the Philippines.
- According to Spanish historian Jose Montero y Vidal, the abolition of privileges enjoyed by workers of Cavite arsenal was a main reason for the mutiny.
- Governor-General Rafael Izquierdo's report highlighted the role of the native clergy in supporting the rebels and enemies of Spain.
- Izquierdo blamed the Spanish Press for spreading malicious propaganda that influenced the Filipinos.
- The mutiny was planned and involved educated leaders, mestizos, native lawyers, and the native clergy.
- The signal for the attack was allegedly the firing of rockets from the walls of Intramuros, but those in Cavite mistook fireworks from a feast as the signal.
- On January 20, 1872, a 200-men contingent led by Sergeant Lamadrid launched an attack on Spanish officers, seizing the arsenal.
- The mutiny was crushed when reinforcements arrived, and the leaders, including Sergeant Lamadrid, were killed.
- The GOMBURZA (Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora) were tried, sentenced to death, and executed on February 17, 1872.
- The event marked a significant step in the development of Filipino nationalism.
Understand the 1872 Cavite Mutiny from the Spanish point of view. Learn how Spanish historians and officials perceived the event and its implications. Explore the accounts of Jose Montero y Vidal and Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo.
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