10 Questions
What was the primary focus of the economy in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period?
Export-oriented economy centered around cash crops
What was the outcome of small landowners struggling to keep up with the demands of the economy?
They resorted to agreements like pacto de retroventa, leading to indebtedness and loss of land
What was the impact of land-grabbing and the emergence of inquilinos on social stratification in the countryside?
It reshaped social stratification in the countryside, setting the stage for tensions and contestations
What was the role of the Chinese in the Philippine economy during the colonial period?
They contributed goods, retail trade, and economic vitality
What was the outcome of the integration of the Chinese into society?
They emerged as Chinese mestizos with considerable economic influence
What was the result of the emergence of Chinese mestizos in the Philippine economy?
They gained economic influence through land ownership and wealth accumulation
What was the impact of the changing landscape of the Philippine economy and society?
It intensified the importance of land, leading to concerns over land ownership and management
What was the relationship between the Spanish authorities and the Chinese during the colonial period?
The Spanish authorities had initial suspicions and policies of restriction towards the Chinese
What was the significance of the pacto de retroventa agreements?
They eventually led to indebtedness and loss of land to hacenderos or becoming tenant farmers (kasamá)
What was the outcome of the struggles of small landowners to keep up with the demands of the economy?
They lost their land ownership and became tenant farmers
Learn about the social hierarchy that emerged in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. This quiz covers the different social classes, including Peninsulares, Insulares, Mestizos, and Indios. Understand the characteristics and features of each social stratum.
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