[RPH] Consequences of Spanish Colonization

What are the consequences of spanish colonization? (12)

1. Geographical Identity

2. Natives became Vassals to Spain

3. Centralization of the Gov’t

4. Christianization of the Philippines

5. Abolition of Slavery

6. Introduction of European System of Educ

7. Intro to New Language

8. Development of Fil Lits

9. Intro to Printing

10. Intro to European Arts

11. Rise of Social Classes

12. Economic Development

Why is it important to have geographical identity?

To have exact locations and a name

How did the natives lost their freedom?

Payed tribute and Polo

What is a tributo?

Tax

What term and when is tribute replaced by?

Cedula tax (1884)

What is a polo

• forced labor

• for 16-60 years old

How many days must one do labor?

40 days in a year

How can you get exempted to polo?

By paying falla

What is the flow of command of the gov’t under spanish colonization?

1. King os Spain

2. Gov. Gen

3. Alcalde Mayos

4. Gobernadocillo

5. Cabeza de Barangay

What is a gov general?

• highest colonical official

who is the first and last governor general of the PH

First: Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

Last: Diego de los Rios

How many gov general where there

122 (1565-1898)

Who checks the abuses of the Gov Gen?

• Royal Audiencia

• Residencia

• Visita

What is the Royal Audiencia

• Highest court in the PH

• Colonial officials

What is the Residencia

Investigation of the actuations of an outgoing gov gen conducted by his successor

What is the Visita

secret inquiry to the actuations of top colonial officials

What are the types of provinces

1. Pacified (Alcaldia)

2. Unpacified (Corrigmentos)

3. Ayuntamiento

4. Pueblos