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What impact did the developing economy have on social relations in Philippine society?
The developing economy brought about a renegotiation of social stratification and prompted redefinitions of social relations.
Explain the purpose of the guardia civil established by the colonial government.
The guardia civil was established to help carry out policies better and to have a better surveillance mechanism.
What were the new social strata that emerged in the Philippine society?
The new social strata included Peninsular, Insular, Mestizo, Principalia, and Indio.
Define the term 'mestizo' and its different variations.
A mestizo is a person of mixed parentage. There are two variations: Mestizo Spanish mestizo (one parent is Spanish, the other is a native) and Chinese mestizo (one parent is Chinese).
How did the colonial state assert its authority in response to the new opportunities afforded by the developing economy?
The colonial state became more regulatory and assertive in order to assert its authority in response to the new economic opportunities.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Guardia Civil = Surveillance mechanism established by the colonial government Peninsular = Pure-blooded Spaniard born in the Iberian Peninsula Insular = Pure-blooded Spaniard born in the Philippines Mestizo = Born of mixed parentage, can be Spanish or Chinese mestizo
Match the following social strata with their descriptions:
Principalia = Elite class of indigenous people in the Philippines Indio = Term used for the native population in the Philippines Spanish Mestizo = One parent is Spanish, the other is a native Chinese Mestizo = One parent is Chinese, the other is a native
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Renegotiating Social Stratification = Result of changing dynamics in social relations Colonial State = Asserted authority in response to new economic opportunities Developing Economy = Brought about a renegotiation of social stratification Mestizo Population = Gained growing relevance in the Philippine society
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