La Solidaridad Publication: Aims and Objectives

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What is the primary aim of 'La Solidaridad' as stated in the provided text?

  • To focus solely on the economic development of Barcelona.
  • To promote exclusively Spanish interests and culture.
  • To critique and undermine the Spanish press.
  • To gather and promote liberal ideas in various fields and advocate for democracy. (correct)

What specific issue related to the Philippines will 'La Solidaridad' address?

  • The promotion of the exclusive patrimony of theocracy and conservatism.
  • The suppression of Filipino culture and language.
  • The encouragement of further Spanish settlement in the islands.
  • The lack of representation of the Philippines in the Cortes. (correct)

Which of the following best describes the tone 'La Solidaridad' intends to adopt when discussing political and economic problems in Cuba and Puerto Rico?

  • Cautiously supportive of the status quo.
  • Aggressively biased in favor of Spanish administrators.
  • Indifferent to the concerns of the Antilles.
  • Fair, dispassionate, and fearless in exposing corruption. (correct)

What does the publication hope to offer the Spanish overseas provinces, according to the text?

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What is the significance of 'La Solidaridad' greeting the Spanish press and the press of Barcelona?

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Based on Rizal's response to Barrantes, what was Barrantes's primary criticism of Rizal's 'Noli Me Tangere'?

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According to Rizal, what rule regarding novels does Barrantes incorrectly assume?

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In Rizal's letter, what is his response to being called 'a soul perverted by a German education'?

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What does Rizal imply when he states, 'Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's' in his letter to Barrantes?

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According to Rizal, what is the greatest wonder that illustrates the effrontery of Barrantes?

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La Solidaridad

A democratic fortnightly publication from Barcelona, Spain, started on February 15, 1889. It aims to fight reaction, defend progress, and promote democracy.

Aims of La Solidaridad

To gather and collect liberal ideas in politics, science, arts, letters, commerce, agriculture, and industry.

Focus of La Solidaridad

To discuss national issues and seek purely national and democratic solutions.

La Solidaridad's Role for Spanish Overseas Provinces

A zealous supporter, voicing their needs and exposing the evils affecting those areas to improve conditions.

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Focus on the Philippines

Special attention will be given to the Philippines because they lack representation and need help to defend democracy.

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Aims for the Philippines

That it should not be the exclusive patrimony of theocracy and conservatism.

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Study Notes

Publication Details

  • La Solidaridad was a democratic fortnightly publication.
  • It was published in Barcelona.
  • The first issue was released on February 15, 1889.
  • Subscription rates in Spain were 0.75 pesetas for 3 months, and 1.25 pesetas for foreign lands and colonies.
  • The editorial and business offices were located at Plaza de Buensuceso, No. 5, 1st floor.
  • Single copies sold for 15 centavos.

Aims and Objectives

  • The publication aimed to extend greetings to the Spanish press, particularly in Barcelona.
  • It sought to share in the struggle and sustain the Spanish press with courage.
  • The program was modest, fighting reaction, hindering backward steps, and defending progress.
  • It promoted ideals of democracy for all nations.
  • La Solidaridad aimed to gather liberal ideas in politics, science, arts, letters, commerce, agriculture, and industry.

Focus and Scope

  • The publication discussed national and democratic issues.
  • It supported the aspirations of Spanish overseas provinces.
  • It aimed to voice needs and expose the evils affecting those places.
  • Political and economic problems in Cuba and Puerto Rico will be addressed.
  • It promised to expose corruption in those societies and its impact on justice and economic development in the Antilles.
  • La Solidaridad would pay attention to the Philippines, advocating for representation in the Cortes and defending democracy in the islands
  • It asserted that the Philippines, with eight million souls, should not be the exclusive property of theocracy and conservatism.

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