Assignment 2
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1.Explain the Philippine Condition in the 19th Century as Rizal’s Context. What happened during that
time?
During the 19th century, modern and liberal ideals were able to enter the nation through the opening
of the Suez Canal and Manila to international trade. These political views and liberal beliefs inspired and
motivated the Ilustrados to pursue their education overseas and learn about the liberal ideologies and
political system in Europe, which were subsequently used to restore the country's independence.
2.The Spanish colonial government in the Philippines ran indirectly through the viceroy of the Spain in
Mexico in the 19th Century as Rizal’s Context. What is Viceroy of Mexico? Explain how it rule our
country.
The Viceroy of Mexico is the one who appointed the governor general in the Philippines and it rule the
country through the governor general who is the chief executive and head of military.
3.One of the powers of the Governor General during the Spanish Period is Cumplace. What is Cumplace?
Does the President have this power in this present time?
Cumplase is the authority or power to decide which laws or decree should be applied and disregarded.
The president has these power in the present time and it is called the veto power which the president
refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law.
5.What does this statement mean “ Supremacy of the Friars Over the Colonial Government” ?
The Spanish colonial authority in the Philippines was established on the idea of the unity of the church
and state. This is due to the early Spanish Kings' significant contributions to the spread and defense of
the Catholic faith. In the Philippines, the same association was established so that the representatives
nominated by the King were also defenders of the faith.
Explain the illustration Below:
Socio-Cultural Condition in the 19th Century
The peninsulares occupied the highest class in the society. The insulares were the second class. The third
class was the creoles and the lowest class was the natives or indios. Under the creoles was the
illustrados or the well educated filipinos where Jose Rizal, Gomburza and other filipinos who sought
reform in the society during the spanish colonization belong.