Philippine History: Cory Aquino and 1970 Protests

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What was the primary cause of the Cavite Mutiny in 1872?

Religious conflict between Filipinos and Spaniards

Dissatisfaction with Spanish policies and treatment (correct)

The formation of a new Filipino government

Desire for independence from Spanish rule

What was the punishment for the GOMBURZA following the Cavite Mutiny?

Forced labor in Spanish colonies

Exile from the Philippines

Imprisonment and suspension from public office

Execution by garrote (correct)

Who provided a Filipino version of the Cavite Mutiny events?

Dr. Trinidad Hermenegildo Pardo De Tavera (correct)

Edmund Plauchut

Antonio Regidor

Joaquin Pardo de Tavera

What role did the Spanish clergy play in the context of the Cavite Mutiny?

Opponents seeking to maintain their influence Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Cavite Mutiny for other implicated individuals?

They faced imprisonment and suspension from their professions Signup and view all the answers

What underlying dissatisfaction contributed to the events of the 1872 Cavite Mutiny?

Abolition of privileges and restrictions on education Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue surrounding Rizal's retraction letter on December 29, 1896?

His desire to marry Josephine Bracken Signup and view all the answers

Which account analyzed the motivation behind the 1872 Cavite Mutiny?

Plauchut's account Signup and view all the answers

What was the main charge against Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora?

Treason and sedition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Father Jose Burgos?

He was closely connected with the liberal Governor General de la Torre. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Cavite Mutiny according to Spanish accounts?

The execution of GOMBURZA priests. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Spanish clergy view the actions of GOMBURZA during the Cavite Mutiny?

As an attempt to control the secularization movement. Signup and view all the answers

Which event was celebrated on January 20, 1872, that Spanish accounts linked to the Cavite Mutiny?

The Feast of the Virgin Loreto Signup and view all the answers

What did Governor Rafael Izquierdo allege about the native clergy's involvement in the Cavite Mutiny?

They actively sought to overthrow Spanish authority. Signup and view all the answers

How did Father Mariano Gomez react to the death penalty for his actions?

He accepted it calmly as a form of penance. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the accounts of the Cavite Mutiny by Spanish historians?

They emphasized a conspiracy among educated Filipinos. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the Cavite Mutiny on January 20, 1872?

A hope for a national uprising Signup and view all the answers

Which event significantly influenced the repercussions of the Cavite Mutiny?

The establishment of GOMBURZA Signup and view all the answers

Who were the prominent figures associated with the accounts of the first mass in the Philippines?

Father Valderrama and Antonio Pigafetta Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of the failure of the Cavite Mutiny?

The execution of many mutineers Signup and view all the answers

How did the Spanish clergy respond to the Cavite Mutiny?

They condemned the mutineers publicly. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to the historical significance of Butuan in the context of Magellan’s expedition?

It was where the first mass was celebrated. Signup and view all the answers

What was the anticipated outcome of the gathering of 200 soldiers and laborers in Cavite?

A large-scale revolution Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons why the accounts of the Cavite Mutiny are critical to understanding Philippine history?

They document the relationship between the Spanish and Filipino people. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino

Popularly known as Cory Aquino
Born January 25, 1933, in Tarlac Province
Graduated from Mount St. Vincent College in New York City
Bachelor's degree in French and Mathematics
Widow of Benigno Aquino, a prominent oppositionist of Ferdinand Marcos
Served as the 11th President of the Philippines (1986-1992)
Diagnosed with colon cancer and passed away August 1, 2009

January 26, 1970

Marcos' State of the Nation Address
Student protest organized by Edgar Jopson of Ateneo de Manila University representing the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP).
The protest urged a nonpartisan Constitutional Convention to replace the 1935 Constitution

January 30, 1970

"Battle of Mendiola"
Faculty-student protest at the University of the Philippines and the Philippine College of Commerce (now Polytechnic University of the Philippines)
Students condemned the violent dispersal of student demonstrations.
Violence broke out in front of Malacañang Palace, resulting in the deaths of 4 students.

February 1-9, 1971

Diliman Commune, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Student protest in solidarity with jeepney drivers who were on strike due to an oil price hike.
Students protested against worsening political and economic conditions in the country.
UP Diliman campus was barricaded by student protesters.

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This quiz explores the life of Cory Aquino, the first female president of the Philippines, and significant events surrounding student protests in 1970, including the 'Battle of Mendiola.' Dive into key historical moments that shaped the political landscape in the Philippines during this transformative era.