The Philippines in the 19th Century: Rizal's Context

Carlos Maria De La Torre was a conservative governor general in the Philippines.

The sudden shift from liberal to conservative governance in the Philippines was positively received by the Filipinos.

The secularization issue in the Philippines started during the time of Arch-bishop Sta. Justa and Governor General Anda.

The appointment of Filipino priests to solve church vacancies was supported by regular priests in the Philippines.

The controversy surrounding secularization of parishes in the Philippines led to its immediate implementation by Archbishop Sta. Justa.

The Filipinos were not provided opportunities to gain knowledge about other parts of the world through world trade.

The Illustrados aimed to introduce reform for the development of Spanish civil life.

Progresistas mainly believed that the hindrance for development in Spain was the ignorance of the people.

Carlistas believed that following tradition and the church was key to attaining stability in government and society.

The changes in the government of Spain affected the economic life of the Filipinos.

Insulares were Spaniards born in the Philippines who resided outside Intramuros.

Peninsulares were Spaniards born in Spain and settled in the Philippines.

During the 19th century, the King of Spain was the de jure executor, judiciary, and legislator in the Philippines.

The Governor General in the Philippines during the 19th century was the de facto executor, judiciary, and legislator.

The Encomendero was primarily responsible for legislation in the Philippines during the 19th century.

The period of Spanish Republic (1873-1874) was characterized by stable monarchy in Spain.

Napoleon Bonaparte aimed to expand French territory to the Liberian peninsula during the early 19th century.

The Spanish government faced economic challenges in the early 19th century due to a booming industry and population growth.