Cavite Mutiny and its Historical Context

Flashcards covering key events and figures related to the Cavite Mutiny and their significance in Philippine history.

What event in 1872 is considered a precursor to the Philippine Revolution of 1896?

The Cavite Mutiny.

Who were known as GOMBURZA?

The collective name for the three martyred priests: Father Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora.

What happened on January 20, 1872 in Cavite?

An uprising of military personnel at Fort San Felipe, known as the Cavite Mutiny.

What was the primary reason for the Cavite Mutiny according to the Filipino version?

Dissatisfaction arising from the draconian policies of Rafael Izquierdo.

Who executed the GOMBURZA and what method was used?

They were executed by garrote on February 17, 1872.

What was the significance of Jose Montero y Vidal's documentation of the Cavite Mutiny?

He depicted it as an attempt by the Indios to overthrow the Spanish government.

What does the term 'secularization' refer to in the context of the Cavite Mutiny?

The proposal for native clergy to hold prominent roles in the Catholic Church in the Philippines, opposed by Spanish friars.

What mistake did the Cavitenos make that contributed to the failure of the mutiny?

They mistook fireworks for a signal to commence the attack.

Who was Dr. Trinidad Hermenegildo Pardo de Tavera?

A Filipino scholar who authored a version of the events surrounding the Cavite Mutiny.

How did the Spanish accounts differ from the Filipino accounts of the Cavite Mutiny?

Spanish accounts portrayed it as an organized conspiracy to overthrow authority, while Filipino accounts viewed it as a mutiny due to dissatisfaction with abolished privileges.