GE9 - Philippine in Rizal Time (1.2)

About the Government during Spanish Era

God, Gold and Glory

What are the Three Objectives of Spaniard?

To establish Christianity

What does God mean in the Three Objectives of Spaniard?

To seek material wealth

What does Gold mean in the Three Objectives of Spaniard?

To establish sovereignty

What does Glory mean in the Three Objectives of Spaniard?

1821

Until what year was the Philippines governed through the Viceroy of Mexico?

King of Spain

Who was the Philippines under during the Spanish colonial period?

Governor General

Who has the Highest authority and the representative of the King of Spain?

Royal Audencia, Visitador and Residencia

What are the Three Affairs of Governor General?

Royal Audencia

It is the supreme court; could put the Governor-General into trial in cases of abuse.

Visitador

Investigating officer sent by the king of Spain or the Viceroy of Mexico at certain times

Residencia

Was a judicial system that investigated an outgoing Governor-General and other Spanish Officials. They were required to make an assessment of their acts during their term

Alcaldias

A province that is regularly established & pacified provinces.

Corregimientos

A province that is remote & unpacified provinces.

Pueblo

A lower level Government headed by a Gobernadorcillo

Barangay

A lower level Government headed by a Cabeza de Barangay

Encomienda

A labor system where Spanish colonizers were granted authority over indigenous communities, enabling them to collect tribute and labor from the natives in exchange for protection and religious instruction

Encomendero 

It is the Land owners that collected tribute and labor from natives.

Filipinos or Natives

Is is the tillers or workers that provided labor, goods, or tribute

Bandala 

It is the system where natives were forced to sell rice and other farm products to the colonial government at low prices

Indulto de Comercio 

It is the special privilege/right given to certain officials to engage in the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade

Polo y Servicio 

It is the forced labor system without compensation imposed upon the local population in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period

Falla

A fee that could be paid to be exempted from forced labor (polo y servicio)

Tributo

A form of tax imposed on Filipinos

Trillanes

Early form of currency used in the colony

Smoking in Social Gatherings

Considered a sign of wealth and status