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What was one of the reasons the friars were against the approval of the bill?
What was one of the reasons the friars were against the approval of the bill?
- They believed the bill would strengthen the Catholic religion
- They saw the bill as an attack on the Catholic faith (correct)
- They wanted to promote freedom and nationalism
- They thought the bill would honor the lives of national heroes
Who among the notable figures tried to block the approval of the bill?
Who among the notable figures tried to block the approval of the bill?
- Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo
- Fr. Jesus Cavana
- Jesus Paredes
- Sen. Mariano Cuenco (correct)
What connection did some of the people against the bill have with the church?
What connection did some of the people against the bill have with the church?
- Some of them were family members with relations to the church (correct)
- They were all bishops
- They were all high-ranking church officials
- They were all former priests
What aspect of Dr. Jose Rizal's works was a point of contention for those against the bill?
What aspect of Dr. Jose Rizal's works was a point of contention for those against the bill?
What was a key reason some individuals wanted the bill to be approved?
What was a key reason some individuals wanted the bill to be approved?
Who was a member of the Paulist order and wrote a pastoral letter during this period?
Who was a member of the Paulist order and wrote a pastoral letter during this period?
What did some see as the negative portrayal in the books Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
What did some see as the negative portrayal in the books Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
Why did some argue for rededication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism in relation to this bill?
Why did some argue for rededication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism in relation to this bill?