Land, Politics, and Society in Colonial Contexts
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What was the initial political process for selecting gobernadorcillos in the early seventeenth century?

  • Political parties nominated the candidates for election.
  • The governor in Manila selected the candidates directly.
  • Only senior cabezas de barangay nominated candidates.
  • All adult males nominated three candidates for the position. (correct)

What event was organized by candidates to gain support for their political campaigns?

  • Formal speeches
  • Public debates
  • Political rallies (correct)
  • Town hall meetings

Why were political rallies not held in cabecera villages?

  • To evade the scrutiny of the clergy. (correct)
  • To avoid interference from local government.
  • To ensure more attendees from other communities.
  • To prevent violence between rival factions.

What significant change was made to the voting system by Governor Corcuera and Governor Cruzat?

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Who had the final authority in selecting the gobernadorcillos?

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What was the purpose of the residencia system in relation to gobernadorcillos?

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How did Spanish bureaucrats enforce the election process for gobernadorcillos?

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What was the perceived effectiveness of the residencia system in small Philippine communities?

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Which officials typically went unpunished for petty peculations?

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What was the requirement for a gobernadorcillo to be re-elected?

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Which group of officials were known to be largely overlapping in political functions?

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What was the role of the priest within the local political structure?

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Which statement about the Filipino magistrates' political authority is true?

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What was a significant characteristic of the postconquest barangay compared to its preconquest state?

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What was a requirement for a baptized person regarding barangay mobility?

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What impact did the principalia class have on the political development of the Philippines?

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What positions were included among those other than the gobernadorcillo?

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During Charles III's reign, what was one of the motivations behind the movement for enlightened despotism?

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How did the enforcement of law by local magistrates affect their power?

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What was a proposed change regarding tribute collection during the reign of Charles III?

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Which of these was a requirement for a person moving from one barangay to another in the past?

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What fiscal goal motivated the attempt to reform the tribute collection system?

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What was the consequence of having no heirs in the context of the barangay leadership?

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What was one of the powers enjoyed by barangay heads (cabezas) before the proposed reforms?

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What was the primary responsibility of alcaldes and their deputies?

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Which legal framework applied to civil suits among Filipinos for matters not covered by customary law?

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Which person's codification defined customary law for the entire archipelago in 1599?

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What was a common practice to resolve disputes that pre-dated the conquest?

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Why were some restrictions placed on the jurisdiction of the Audiencia regarding Filipino cases?

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What type of civil cases did gobernadorcillos typically try?

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What was the highest court of appeal for cases in the colonies?

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What was a significant issue faced by Filipinos under the Spanish colonial legal system?

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What was the impact of the royal cedula on Filipino eligibility for public office?

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What was a main reason for the lack of Spanish fluency among Filipinos?

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How did the American regime encourage English language acquisition among Filipinos?

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What characterizes the political and judicial systems introduced by the Spaniards?

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In Greater Manila, what language remained dominant in households despite some political Hispanization?

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Which of the following statements reflects the attitude of the regular clergy towards the spread of Spanish?

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What was a key socioeconomic factor that affected the spread of Spanish in the Philippines?

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What was the status of the mestizo class concerning Spanish fluency?

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What was one of the main concerns of civil authorities regarding the Filipino's native languages?

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Why did the majority of Filipinos not become Spanish speakers despite over three hundred years of Spanish rule?

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What incentive did teachers have to work in civil-operated primary schools?

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What was the royal policy shift regarding language instruction in the Philippines during the 17th and 18th centuries?

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What challenges did students face in accessing primary schools during Spanish rule?

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How did the presence of local priests impact the Spanish influence in the Philippine provinces?

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What was one consequence of the decline of monastic-run schools?

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What aspect of the Filipino commonwealth was more pronounced in the Philippines compared to Mexico?

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Flashcards

Postconquest Barangays

Filipino communities after Spanish colonization, characterized by stability and horizontal mobility.

Barangay Stability

A hereditary system with succession passing from father to son in Filipino communities, or a selection process if no heir.

Horizontal Mobility

The freedom to move between different barangays, albeit with some restrictions.

Tribute Exemption

Privilege of some barangay officials (cabezas) to not pay tribute.

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Enlightened Despotism

A political philosophy of the Spanish monarchy emphasizing rational and efficient administration.

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Governor Raon's Proposal

A plan to replace barangay heads with elected officials (gobernadorcillos) as tribute collectors, aiming to increase royal revenue.

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Abolition of Barangays

An attempt by the Spanish Administration to abolish barangay structure as tribute collectors.

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Fiscal Consideration

The financial aspect that motivated the Spanish administration's proposal to change the taxation structure.

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Filipino Upper Class

The dominant social group in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, consisting of hereditary chiefs (cabezas) and elected officials.

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Cabezas

Hereditary chiefs in the Philippines, often holding positions of authority in their local communities.

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Gobernadorcillo

The highest elected official in a Filipino municipality during the Spanish colonial era.

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Rotation in Office

A system in which elected officials, like the gobernadorcillo, could not serve consecutive terms, but could be re-elected after a period of time.

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Residencia

A formal review of an official's conduct and performance, especially upon leaving office.

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Magistrates' Power

While limited by Spanish authorities, Filipino magistrates held considerable authority within their local communities, enforcing laws and maintaining order.

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Clergy's Influence

The Catholic clergy often had a powerful role in Filipino communities during Spanish colonization, influencing the local magistrates.

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Principalía's Legacy

The growth of the principalia class during the Spanish period had a significant and lasting impact on the political development of the Philippines.

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Alcalde

A Spanish official appointed to administer a town or district, responsible for enforcing policies and acting as a judge.

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Customary Law

Traditional legal practices of the indigenous Filipinos recognized by the Spanish in certain cases, such as inheritance and pre-Hispanic status.

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Roman Jurisprudence

The legal system based on Roman law, applied by the Spanish in criminal cases and civil cases not covered by customary law.

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Audiencia

The highest court of appeal in the Philippines, responsible for hearing appeals from local courts and presiding over cases involving large sums or royal treasury.

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Filipino Litigation

Lawsuits involving Filipinos, often restricted by Spanish authorities to prevent unnecessary expenses and lengthy processes.

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Council of the Indies

The highest court of appeal for all Spanish colonies, including the Philippines, though cases involving Filipinos rarely reached it.

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How were gobernadorcillos chosen?

Initially, all adult males nominated three candidates, and the Crown selected one. This system was replaced by the nomination of three candidates by twelve senior barangay chiefs, with the governor in Manila or alcaldes mayores making the final selection.

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Political Rallies

Campaign events held by aspiring gobernadorcillos to gain support, featuring entertainment and rice wine.

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Why were rallies held outside the cabecera villages?

To avoid interference from the clergy, who might have opposed the candidates.

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Effectiveness of Residencia

The effectiveness of the Residencia was debated, particularly in smaller communities.

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Spanish Control

Spanish officials retained the final say in choosing the gobernadorcillo, although Filipinos played a significant role in the nomination process.

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Democratic Elements

Early colonial governance in the Philippines involved democratic elements, such as the nomination process by all males.

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Spanish Jurisprudence Spread

The expansion of Roman legal principles in the Philippines, which the clergy feared would decrease their power and influence.

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Linguistic Isolation

The state of Filipinos being largely unable to speak Spanish, despite the Spanish colonial rule.

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Social and Economic Incentive

A reason or motivation for Filipinos to learn Spanish, such as access to jobs or social status.

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Nonlinguistic Hispanization

The limited success of Spanish language adoption in the Philippines despite centuries of Spanish rule.

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American Regime's Impact

The American administration encouraged Filipinos to learn English by offering job opportunities to those who could speak it.

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Spanish Language Policy Shift

The Spanish government gradually transitioned from encouraging native language preaching to promoting Spanish as the primary language.

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Ethnocentric Prejudice

The Spanish belief that native languages were inadequate for conveying religious concepts and thus hindered religious conversion.

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Greater Manila

The region in the Philippines where Filipinos were more likely to speak Spanish.

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Tagalog

The native language widely used in the Philippines, even in areas where Spanish was present.

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Spanish Educational System

The Spanish established primary schools with Spanish as the mandatory language of instruction but faced challenges in implementation.

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Political Hispanization

The influence of Spanish political and judicial systems in the Philippines, despite the lack of widespread Spanish language adoption.

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Lack of Incentives

Low teacher salaries and limited support for schooling discouraged Filipinos from pursuing education.

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Preconquest Barangay

The traditional Filipino community structure before the Spanish colonization.

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Parental Disinterest

Filipino parents prioritized their children's labor in agriculture and domestic work over education.

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Mosaic of Features

The Spanish colonial system blended elements from pre-colonial Filipino society with Spanish influences.

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Geographical Hardships

The challenge of daily commutes and geographical factors hindered student attendance in Spanish-operated schools.

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Study Notes

Land, Politics, and Society

  • Spanish landlords, for self-interest, protected their workers from abusive clergy.
  • Native magistrates lacked the power to oppose the Church's demands in the Philippines due to the absence of Spanish landlords.
  • In Mexico, large landholdings (latifundia) were prevalent in the south, with smaller units in areas with dense Indigenous populations.
  • Spanish intrusion into Indigenous lands reduced but didn't eliminate Indigenous leadership.
  • Local administration remained in the hands of Indigenous leaders, but their leadership was weakened, with debt peons under hacienda management.
  • Indigenous masses received some protection against exploitation of their own leaders and the clergy.
  • Debt peonage was a significant hardship for the masses.
  • The Filipino class structure was more cohesive than in Mexico, reinforced by services provided by principales to the colonial government.
  • Principales acted as intermediaries for material demands of the Spanish regime.
  • Principales were also local political administrators; their complementary political role needs further exploration.

The Barangay

  • The Spanish administration transformed the barangay into the smallest local government unit.
  • Ideally barangays had 45-50 families.
  • The actual number of families in a barangay varied.
  • The head of the barangay was originally called a datu, later Hispanized to cabeza de barangay.
  • Headsmen (principales) were given privileges like exemptions from tribute and labor.
  • Headsmen managed tribute collection and other barangay responsibilities.
  • Headsman positions had opportunities for extralegal enrichment.
  • Post-conquest barangays were stable and had horizontal mobility.
  • Membership was hereditary.
  • Members could change barangays but not from religious localities.
  • Barangays were critical political and administrative units.

Village Government

  • Barangay was the smallest administrative unit.
  • Pueblos de Indios were larger administrative units (precursors to municipalities).
  • Pueblo included cabecera and visitas (barrios).
  • Every pueblo was a collection of barangays.
  • Alcaldes mayores were the chief local officers (executive, judicial, and military).

Political Hispanization

  • The Spanish viewed Indigenous populations as legal minors with paternalistic protection.
  • Spanish utilized an administrative framework, segregating Indigenous people from Spaniards/Mestizos.
  • Indigenous people administered their own affairs locally.
  • Hispanization was largely culturally absorbed by Filipinos, but not all.
  • The adoption of Spanish political forms was quite widespread, but not necessarily at the cost of Indigenous practices.
  • The use of Spanish courts and procedures was quite common.
  • Restrictions were sometimes put on the jurisdiction of the Audiencia regarding Filipinos, in order to minimize unnecessary litigation.
  • The use of Spanish judicial systems was sometimes questioned by the clergy; there were criticisms of the process.
  • Filipinos were sometimes adept at using Spanish systems to their advantage.

Land, Politics, and Society

  • Filipino upper class (principales) consisted of hereditary cabezas and elected officials.
  • Filipino officeholders held statutory privileges of cabezas, typically overlapping roles.
  • Office positions had rotation, but election of officials followed established procedures.
  • Some political maneuvering by Filipino administrators occurred locally.

The Administration of Justice

  • A Spanish system was created for Filipinos to seek redress through the courts.
  • Customary law often applied to cases among Filipinos, though not contradicting Spanish-Christian principles.
  • There were efforts to make transitions to Spanish legal structures as smoothly as possible.
  • Disputes before the conquest were often settled via oral testimony.
  • The fiscal (Crown attorney) served as a protector of Filipinos and Chinese, supporting them without charge.
  • Regular clergy sometimes questioned the use of Spanish judicial procedures among Filipinos.
  • The Philippines witnessed a mix of pre-colonial traditions and Hispanized approaches to legal processes.

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