12 Questions
What event led to the establishment of the Tobacco Monopoly?
Governor-General Jose Basco y Vargas
Which positive effect resulted from the establishment of the Tobacco Monopoly?
Improvement in infrastructure
What was a negative effect of the Tobacco Monopoly?
Corruption and abuse
When was the Tobacco Monopoly finally abolished?
1884
Which locations in the Philippines were forced to grow tobacco under the Tobacco Monopoly?
Cagayan Valley, Nueva Ecija, Marinduque
Why did the King of Spain eventually abolish the Tobacco Monopoly?
Because of anomalies like corruption and abuse
What was the main purpose of the Tobacco Monopoly established by Governor-General Jose Basco y Vargas?
Increase government revenue
Which group of people were allowed to participate in the Galleon Trade between the Philippines and Mexico?
Governor-general, friars, Spanish officials, widows, and relatives of deceased Spanish officials
What was a negative effect of the Galleon Trade on agriculture in the Philippines?
Neglect of agriculture
How did Filipinos contribute to the Galleon Trade?
By serving as crew members on the galleon ships
What led to the abolition of the tobacco monopoly established by Governor-General Jose Basco y Vargas?
Anomalies reaching the king of Spain
Which positive effect resulted from the Tobacco Monopoly established by Governor-General Jose Basco y Vargas?
Best tobacco grower in the East
Study Notes
Local Events that Led to Nationalism
- Tobacco Monopoly was established by Governor-General Jose Basco y Vargas on March 1, 1782, forcing certain regions to grow tobacco.
- Places forced to grow tobacco: Cagayan Valley, Nueva Ecija, Marinduque, Ilocos province.
- Positive effects of Tobacco Monopoly: Philippines became the best tobacco grower in the East, government built more infrastructures and provided electricity.
- Negative effects of Tobacco Monopoly: decrease in food production, abuse and corruption, addiction to smoking.
- Tobacco Monopoly was abolished in 1884 by Governor-General Primo de Rivera.
The Galleon Trade
- Galleon Trade was a trade between the Philippines and Mexico, with galleons sailing from Acapulco to Manila.
- Participants in the Galleon Trade: governor-general, friars, Spanish officials, and widows and relatives of Spanish officials who died in service.
- Negative effects of Galleon Trade: agriculture was neglected, food shortage, administration of provinces was overlooked, Filipinos became slaves of the Galleon Trade.
- Positive effects of Galleon Trade: increase in revenues, the Philippines became known in world trade, Manila became the center of trade, new ideas and technology from Spain and Mexico, skills and creativity in shipbuilding.
Explore the local and world events that contributed to the rise of nationalism and the fight for freedom. Topics include Tobacco Monopoly, Agrarian Reform of 1745, Confradia de San Jose, and British Occupation in Manila.
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