Kalakalang Galyon (Manila-Acapulco Trade) Lecture Notes

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the historical significance, operation, and impact of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade based on lecture materials.

Kalakalang Galyon (Manila-Acapulco Trade)

A monopoly trade operated by Spain for 250 years, connecting Manila, Philippines, and Acapulco, Mexico.

Transshipment hub

The role Manila served as the center for exchanging products from Asia.

Westbound Voyage (Acapulco to Manila)

The route from Acapulco carrying silver and officials to Manila, typically taking 4 to 6 months.

Eastbound Voyage (Manila to Mexico)

The route from Manila carrying Asian products such as silk and spices to Mexico.

Boleta

A ticket or permit that grants a person the right to load cargo inside the Galleon, usually given to government officials, friars, and Spanish residents in Manila.

Obras Pias

Pious works established by friars that functioned as financial institutions, which sometimes lent money to individuals for purchasing a Boleta.

Seda (Silk) and Porselana

Primary products brought from China to be traded in the Galleon.

Moluccas

The region in East India known for providing Spices (pampalasa) for the trade.

Situado

The annual financial aid or money sent from Mexico to support the administration of the Philippines.

Pilak (Silver)

The primary payment used by Spain for goods coming from Asia.

Polo

Forced labor where many Filipinos were compelled to cut timber and build massive galleon ships in Cavite and other parts of Luzon.

Tiange

An example of a Tagalog word borrowed from Nahuatl, reflecting the cultural exchange between Mexico and the Philippines.

Mexican Revolution

One of the reasons for the decline of the trade, as Mexico's uprising against Spain resulted in the loss of a safe port in Acapulco.

Industrial Revolution

A factor in the trade's end as motorized ships became faster than sailing galleons.

1834

The year Manila was officially opened to "World Trade," allowing participation from countries like Britain and America.

Inquilino

Local Filipino families who began to prosper after the opening of Manila to world trade.