Reading in Philippine History: The Two Faces of the Cavite Mutiny

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the Cavite Mutiny in Philippine History.

Mutiny

Revolt among a group of people to oppose, change, or overthrow an organization to which they were previously obedient.

Secularization

A movement of the Filipino Catholic priests to replace the Spanish friars with native secular priests.

Frailorcracia

Term used to define the rulings of the friars during the 19th century.

Royal Audiencia

Corresponds to the Supreme Court of the present time.

Garotte

An execution through strangulation (choking).

Arsenal

Place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made.

Cavite Mutiny

An uprising of Filipino military personnel at Fort San Felipe on January 20, 1872, believed to be a precursor to a national uprising.

Governor General

A position held by Rafael Gerónimo Cayetano Izquierdo y Gutiérrez, associated with the Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines during the mutiny.

GOMBURZA

An acronym for the three martyr priests: Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, who were executed for their supposed involvement in the mutiny.

Iron Fist

A style of governance characterized by strict and oppressive measures.

Secularization Movement

The effort to replace Spanish friars with native Filipino priests in the parishes.

Firing of Rockets

The alleged pre-concerted signal among conspirators for the attack during the festivities in Sampaloc.

Filipino clergy

Native priests who were involved in the movement to gain more rights and privileges over the Spanish friars.

Iron-fisted policies

Strict and repressive measures enforced by Gov. Izquierdo, leading to unrest among the Filipinos.

Execution of GOMBURZA

A pivotal event aimed at instilling fear that ultimately fueled the desire for reform and independence among Filipinos.

Spanish Friars

Clerics who held significant power during the Spanish colonial period and opposed the secularization movement.