10 Questions
What was the main characteristic of the Laissez Faire Policy adopted in the Philippines during the 19th century?
Free market without government intervention
What event led to the end of the Galleon Trade in 1815 and the opening of the Philippines to world trade?
The 1810 Mexican Revolution
What was the social impact of the rise of the cash-crop economy in the Philippines during the 19th century?
The appearance of the middle class
What was the significance of the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869?
It cut short the travel time from Spain to the Philippines
What was the role of women in the precolonial period in the Philippines?
Spiritual leaders
What was the result of the free trade policy in the 19th century in the Philippines?
Increase in population
What was a common occupation for Filipino women in the 19th century?
Cigarreras
What was the main purpose of the Guardia Civil instituted in 1868?
To stop Filipinos from rebelling
What was the significance of the Educational Decree of 1863?
It ordered each town to have at least one school
What did Albina Peczon Fernandez describe 19th-century Filipino women as being limited to in her 1991 work?
Three K’s: Kitchen, Church, and Kinder
Explore the roots of nationalism in the Philippines during the 19th century, including the role of the educated class, secular vs. Spanish priests, and changes in economic policies. Learn about the key events and ideologies that shaped the country's struggle for independence.
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