The Cavite Mutiny and GOMBURZA
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What was the primary belief held by participants of the Cavite Mutiny regarding its outcome?

  • It would result in complete independence from Spain.
  • It would lead to a minor reform in military policies.
  • It was merely a ceremonial protest without real ambitions.
  • It would escalate into a national uprising. (correct)
  • Who were the GOMBURZA priests, and what were they accused of?

  • They were secular priests accused of seeking independence.
  • They were soldiers accused of treason.
  • They were martyred priests accused of masterminding the mutiny. (correct)
  • They were regular friars accused of collaborating with rebels.
  • What is the meaning of the word 'mutiny' as derived from the verb 'mutine'?

  • Request for change.
  • Rebellion or revolt. (correct)
  • Peaceful assembly.
  • Negotiation for terms.
  • How did the Spanish clergy view the GOMBURZA priests during the events surrounding the Cavite Mutiny?

    <p>As conspirators against secular priests seeking their own parishes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historian is mentioned as having a biased view on the Cavite Mutiny, focusing on its attempt to overthrow Spanish authority?

    <p>Jose Montero y Vidal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the central Spanish government's plans regarding the friars?

    <p>To reduce the friars' power in civil government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome for Fathers Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora after the Cavite Mutiny?

    <p>They were tried and executed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Filipino perception of the government's actions change after the arrival of General Izquierdo?

    <p>They feared increased repression and loss of liberties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the friars play in the narrative surrounding the Cavite Mutiny?

    <p>They used it to solidify their control over the colony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable consequence of the Cavite Mutiny according to historical accounts?

    <p>The martyrdom of figures like Gomburza.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Governor Rafael Izquierdo associate with the native clergy?

    <p>Secularization of parishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one promise made by the native clergy to attract supporters?

    <p>Employment and wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hari' refer to in the context of the governor's report?

    <p>A local ruler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tax replaced the tribute in 1884?

    <p>Cedula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were proposed to be the leaders in the new government according to Izquierdo?

    <p>Native priests Burgos and Zamora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age range did the forced labor, called polo, apply to during the time of the governor?

    <p>16 to 60 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were diezmos prediales?

    <p>Tithes of land produce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the unrest in Cavite as noted in the governor's report?

    <p>Abolition of workers' privileges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the revolt mentioned in the Spanish accounts?

    <p>Presence of the native clergy against Spanish friars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the revolt on February 17, 1872?

    <p>The GOMBURZA were executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the event on January 20, 1872, in Sampaloc?

    <p>An accidental signal for revolt mistaken by locals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dr. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera suggest about the motives of the Filipino soldiers at the Cavite arsenal?

    <p>They were defending their rights against unjust policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many men led the attack on the Spanish officers according to the Spanish accounts?

    <p>200 men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the FALLA payment required for exemption from forced labor?

    <p>1 ½ reales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason the Cavite revolt was ultimately quelled?

    <p>Lack of support from Manilenos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were mandated actions for POLISTAS during the colonial period?

    <p>Construction and forestry work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Cavite Mutiny

    • The Cavite Mutiny was a rebellion against Spanish authority in 1872.
    • The uprising occurred on January 20, 1872, at Fort San Felipe, the arsenal in Cavite.
    • Around 200 soldiers and laborers rose up, believing it would escalate to a national revolution.
    • The mutiny was unsuccessful, and government soldiers executed many participants.

    Martyrdom of GOMBURZA

    • GOMBURZA refers to three Filipino priests: Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora.
    • They were executed on February 17, 1872, by garrote.

    Spanish Accounts

    • Jose Montero y Vidal: A Spanish historian who claimed the Cavite Mutiny was an attempt to overthrow the Spanish government in the Philippines.
    • Governor Rafael Izquierdo: Implicated the native clergy in the mutiny, claiming they sought to establish a new "hari" (king) in the person of Father Burgos and Zamora.
    • Reasons for the Mutiny (According to Spanish Accounts):
      • Abolition of privileges enjoyed by Cavite Arsenal workers, including exemption from paying tribute and polo y servicios (forced labor).
      • The presence of the native clergy opposing Spanish friars and supporting the rebels.
    • Spanish accounts portray the mutiny as a part of a larger conspiracy to overthrow Spanish rule.

    Filipino Accounts

    • Dr. Trinidad Hermenegildo Pardo de Tavera: A Filipino scholar who argued the mutiny was a reaction to the draconian policies of Governor Izquierdo, like the abolition of privileges and the banning of the school of arts and trades.
    • Edmund Plauchut: A French writer who complemented Tavera's account and analyzed the motivations behind the Cavite Mutiny, suggesting it was a response to the suppression of reforms.
    • Filipino accounts highlighted the role of the friars in escalating the situation and using the mutiny to solidify their power.

    Differing Accounts and Impact

    • Spanish and Filipino accounts offer contrasting perspectives on the Cavite Mutiny and its causes.
    • The mutiny served as a catalyst for the martyrdom of GOMBURZA, becoming a symbol of Filipino resistance and fueling the growing movement for independence.

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