Colonial Governors in Spanish Colonies

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What is the main goal of Mercantilism?

To increase the power of the government (correct)

To reduce the role of the government in the economy

To promote free trade in the economy

To encourage personal consumption of crops

Who is known as the Father of Modern Economics?

Adam Smith (correct)

Jose Rizal

Karl Marx

Friedrich Hayek

What type of farming is associated with cash crop agriculture?

Factory farming

Subsistence farming

Cashless farming (correct)

Organic farming

During Liberalism in the Philippines, what did British, Dutch, and American trading companies invest in?

Large-scale production facilities Signup and view all the answers

What privilege did Filipinos enjoy as a result of Liberalism?

Wealth accumulation and affluence Signup and view all the answers

What was a major issue faced in the colony due to the practice of replacing Governor Generals?

Inability to develop consistent policies Signup and view all the answers

How did the inept bureaucrats from Spain use their positions in the colony?

To accumulate wealth and live lavish lives in Spain Signup and view all the answers

What typified the graft and corruption in the colony?

Limited participation of Filipinos in government Signup and view all the answers

How did the outdated taxation system affect modernization in the colony?

Penalized modernization efforts Signup and view all the answers

Who were known as the 'Ilustrados' according to the text?

The enlightened ones with higher education among middle-class Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

What impact did highly protected tariffs have on Filipino consumers?

Forced them to buy expensive Spanish products over cheaper British ones Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between nationalism and patriotism?

Nationalism focuses on shared culture and heritage, while patriotism focuses on the interest of the nation as separate from other nations. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Philippines need Jose Rizal for?

To reflect the desire to become distinctly national. Signup and view all the answers

What did the text suggest as a requirement for people's literature?

Grounded in their own history. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that influence the literature of a particular group according to the text?

Deeply rooted institutions Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Rizal contribute to the Philippine literacy scene according to the text?

He helped change it from pre-national to national conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes nationalism from patriotism based on the text?

Nationalism focuses on shared culture and heritage, patriotism emphasizes unity and loyalty to the nation. Signup and view all the answers

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