DYAD / TRIAD ACTIVITY Name/s: Regler Quirante and Jasmin Mae Villarin Class Schedule: 9:00 – 10:30 AM Date: 09/20/2022 Instructions: Critical essay writing. Students are to discuss the importance of the text, the author’s background, context of the document, and its contribution in understanding Philippine History. Look for a textual document about Rizal, EDSA Revolution, World War II documents, American Period, or any historical related textual document written by historians (choose only 1 topic). Rizal in the Context of Nineteenth Century Philippines https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/37381514/rizal-in-the-context-of-nineteenthcentury-philippines Background Author José Rizal, in full José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, Born June 19, 1861, Calamba, Philippines Died December 30, 1896, Manila Patriot, physician, and man of letters who was an inspiration to the Philippine nationalist movement Rizal published his first novel, Noli me tangere (The Social Cancer), a passionate exposure of the evils of Spanish rule in the Philippines. A sequel, El filibusterismo (1891; The Reign of Greed), established his reputation as the leading spokesman of the Philippine reform movement. He became the leader of the Propaganda Movement, contributing numerous articles to its newspaper, La Solidaridad, published in Barcelona Context of the Document Rizal's life, writings, and works are better understood within the context of the historical period in which he was born and reared. Understanding so equips one to come up with historically valid assessments both of Rizal and the Philippine society during the momentous century. Hence, before tackling Rizal's life, a review of the 19th Century Philippines is essential. The Holistic View in 19th Century in the Philippines talks about the political, economic and sociocultural aspect. It features the Advent of administrative reforms, Development of export economy and Ascendance of land- based classes. Its Contribution /s in understanding Philippine History The 19th century Philippines is divided into three aspects: economic, social, and political. Take a look at it one by one, as it discussed major historical events that had helped shape the country for what she is now. There were many changes that had happened in the 19th century. In the Philippines, these changes were divided into: economic, social and political aspects. Economic changes include the end of Galleon Trade, opening of Suez Canal, rise of export crop economy and monopolies. Socially, these changes were brought by the rise of Chinese mestizos and the opening of schools for all. For political, is the coming of liberal ideas to the country that swayed the Ilustrados to help the country redeem her independence. These changes brought massive impact to the country as a whole. Especially the trading system as we have in these generation. We are still in contact with other countries in terms of business such as imports and exports of goods and services.
