Spanish Colonization of the Philippines Lecture Notes

Vocabulary terms focusing on key figures, tax systems, social classes, and government structures during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.

General Rafael de Izquierdo

Executed the Gamborza Priest and was known for his strict and oppressive Rule.

General Fernando Primo de Rivera

Associated with Gambling Casinos.

General Camilo de Polavieja

The official who ordered the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal (Dr.JP).

General Valeriano Weyter

Known as the tyrant who concentrated Filipinos into towns.

Reduccion Policy

The policy of concentrating Filipinos into towns.

Bandala

The forced sale of agricultural products.

Polo Servicios

Forced labor for Filipino males.

University of Santo Thomas (UST)

Was primarily for Spaniards and education was centered on Religion and Catholicism.

Galleon Trade

The trade between Manila and Acapulco.

Indulto de Comercio

A privilege allowing the Land Grant System.

Tributo (Tribute/Buwis)

A general tax.

Cedula Tax

An annual community tax.

Sanctorum Tax

A church tax.

Ecclesiastical Tax

A tax intended for the church.

Donativo De Lamboanga

A tax collected for the conquest of Solo.

Peninsulares

Spaniards born in Spain.

Insulares

Spaniards born in the Philippines.

Creoles

People of mixed blood.

Ilustrados

Educated Filipinos.

Indios

Native Filipinos.

Governor-General

The highest official in the Philippines.

Alcalde Mayor

The Provincial Governor.

Gobernadorcillo

The Town Chief.

Cabeza de Barangay

The Head of the Barangay.

Datu

The Barangay leader before Spanish colonization.

Visitador

A person sent from Spain to inspect the Governor-General.

Residencia

The investigation conducted on the Governor-General after his term.

1837

The year Philippine representation in the Spanish Cortes was abolished.

Moret Decree

An 1870 decree opposed by Spanish friars.

Miguel Lopez de Legaspi

Established the Spanish settlement in 1565 in Cebu.