1. History 12
(Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings)
Presented by:
ROY D. PERFUMA
Dept. of Social Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences
CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY
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• The 19th Century was extremely dynamic and creative age
especially in Europe and the United States.
Six Major Changes of the 19th Century:
The struggle for nationalism
Gradual spread of democracy
Modernization of Living through the Industrial Revolution
Advancement in Science and Technology
Growth of Imperialism
New Ideas and Confidence for Growth
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1.Struggle for Nationalism
Nationalism- feeling of oneness by a group of people who believe that they possess common
traditions, culture, goals or ideas
Throughout the 19th century, many revolted against their rulers.
TWO MAJOR UPHEAVALS that influenced the thinking and development of the 19th century:
1. American Revolution(1775-1783)-resulted in the complete independence of the Americans from
Great Britain.
2. French Revolution( 1779-1789)- ended the absolutism and feudal privileges after monarchy was
overthrown.
8. Struggle between the Liberals and the Conservatives:
Liberals believed a country should be free from domination by another and the
people should enjoy liberty, equality and opportunity.
Conservatives supported the “good old days” when monarchs and kings ruled over
their subjects.
Spirit of nationalism spread outside Europe: Canada became a self governing nation
in 1867, Spain lost its colonies in South America after its subject liberated themselves
for Independence.
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2. Spread of Democracy
“Government of the People, by the People and for the people”
In France, following the establishment of the Third Republic in 1875, laws
were enacted that advanced democracy, such as right of suffrage for everyone.
In England, reforms were passed in the Parliament; new election districts
formed, cabinet system was adopted(House of Commons and House of Lords),
slavery abolished in the colonies.
Outside Europe, Australia adopted secret ballot system and right to vote in
1885; New Zealand also adopted the right to vote in 1893.
In the United States, Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln were elected by
popular votes. The American Civil War(1860-1865) ended slavery.
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3. Modernization of Living brought about by the Industrial Revolution
• Two Major Changes in the industries
(a.) Shift from manual labor to machine works, and (b.) from domestic system to the factory system.
EFFECTS OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
The introduction of new machines such as spinning jenny, spinning frame, spinning shuttle, cotton
gin and sewing machine hastened the revolution in the textile manufacturing.
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Effects of the Industrial Revolution
Coal, iron and steel became basic materials in the industry, which led to the improvement of the
transportation system also brought about by the invention of steamships, locomotives, automobiles.
The invention of telephone and telegraph, cable and postal service and newspaper revolutionized
communication.
Invention of machines resulted in the establishment of factories, towns became cities, thousands of
workers were employed to achieve large scale production. As a result, commodities became cheaper,
standard of living improved, national wealth increased.
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Effects of the Industrial Revolution(cont..)
Encouraged migration as people searched for improved economic, social and political conditions.
Steady increased in population as a result of better living conditions, advancement in medicine and
public hygiene.
SPIRIT OF NATIONALISM fostered with the introduction of the new economic philosophy, LAISSES
FAIRE
LAISSES FAIRE- “LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE” OR “ HANDS OFF”.
A policy that prevented the government from interfering from private trade and industry except
trade and industry except for the defense of nation from foreign aggression, maintenance of peace
maintenance of peace and order, protection of investment in foreign countries and private industry.
and private industry.
Development of Capitalism as a result of factory system which enhanced growth of wealth.
RISE OF THE MIDDLE CLASS(composed of capitalist and laborers) who eventually dominated the
society and dictated its social, moral and political standards.
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The Effects of the Industrial Revolution
The new economic conditions however brought about labor problems:
Disputes between capitalist and labourer over wages, working hours, insurance benefits and working conditions.
RESPONSE TO THE GROWING SOCIAL PROBLEMS BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Liberals adopted the Laisses-Faire policy; they allowed capitalist to expand their businesses without restrictions. It
resulted to the widening gap bet the rich and the poor.
Socialists believed that the government should own and manage the means of production for the benefit of many
and not just for the few; so long as the economic activities are in control of the capitalist, there would be no
democracy.
They suggested reforms can be achieved gradually and peacefully through normal political process.
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The EFFECTS OF THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Revolutionary Communism
advocated by Karl Marx in his Communist Manifesto
• he believed that only violent revolution could improve the conditions of the working
class.
• He also advocated abolition of private land ownership, nationalization or centralization
of the means of production, confiscation of property
• As a response to the evil effects of Industrial Revolution, Pope Leo XIII of the Catholic
Church advocated the Christian principles in Rerum Novarum(Conditions of Labor)
-respect of rights
-state regulations on the right use private property
-preservation of life
-state duty to provide favourable working conditions
-worker’s rights to form unions
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The Effects of the Industrial Revolution
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4. Advancement in Science
- atomic theory formulate by John Dalton
-element Radium discovered by Marie Curie
-Louise Pasteur discovered the germs that caused diseases in man and animals.
-Robert Koch discovered the infectious diseases causing bacteria called anthrax and
developed an inoculation to prevent its spread.
-Dr. Joseph Lister developed antiseptics to prevent infections.
-Dr. Crawford Long demonstrated the use of anaesthesia in surgical operations
Dr. William Morton was the first to use ether for painless tooth extraction
The advancement in science and medicine improved
public sanitation and health thereby increasing the average
life span of the population.
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5. Growth of Imperialism
Imperialism defined as the activity of a nation in extending its control and authority
beyond its territorial boundaries through acquisition of a new territory
-” the desire of the civilized nation to rule over weak or backward.
From economic standpoint , imperialism is resorted to for the purpose of
securing raw materials, market s for manufactured goods, outlet for surplus
population and fields of expansion for investment for surplus capital.
From political standpoint, it maybe for the acquisition of regions necessary
for national defense and territories
For religious standpoint, expansion is an opportunity to spread religious
mission
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5. Growth of Imperialism(cont..)
During Rizal’s time, England emerged as the world’s leading imperialist power during the reign of Queen Victoria
(1837-1901) and succeeded in establishing a global colonial empire.
She acquired Hongkong from the Chinese Manchu Dynasty after the Opium War(1840-1842); In 1859, the British
imposed its supremacy in Indian subcontinent; After the Anglo-Burmese Wars(1824-26, 1852 and 1885), Burma
was annexed. Other British colonies in Asia include Ceylon, Maldives, Malaya, Singapore and Egypt; and Australia
and New Zealand in the South Pacific.
The French followed the examples of the English; they acquired Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia as its territory
known as French Indochina. The Dutch established its domain in the East Indies( the present Indonesia).
Czarist Russia, expanded its territory eastward and acquired Siberia, Kamchatka peninsula, the Kuriles Islands and
Alaska( which was later sold to the US in 1867).
Japan joined the bandwagon of acquiring neighboring territories following the opening of its door to Western
Imperialism. After the Sino-Japanese War(1894-1895) she acquired Formosa(Taiwan) and Pescadores; in 1910 Korea
was annexed to its dominion.
Germany was the late comer to scramble for colonies and acquired the Pacific Island of Yap in the Carolines.
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6. New Ideas and Confidence for Growth
• Democracy made significant gains by several reforms in government and social relations
• Human rights were extended to people.
• Large sums of money were spent for public education; education for nationalism was
stressed to teach the people of a nation on its own glories and achievements
• Science received a great boost from businessmen who spent money for research,
invention and discoveries.
• Literature centered on the life of the time as writers wrote about they saw and
experienced.
• Painters and artists painted life as it was all around them ; Musicians and composers
showed their feeling of nationalism in using folk songs and national themes.
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Rizal on the Growth of Nationalism
In his letter to his Austrian friend Ferdinand Blumentritt, Rizal
wrote,
“ I would stimulate these Philippine studies which are like
nosce te ipsum(Know Thyself) that gives the true concept of
oneself and drives nation to greatness.”
When people become aware that they are different from
other race, they become proud and willing to serve their nation.
They become patriotic and develop proud in their country. All
these are possible only if they know their country better.
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Rizal on the French Revolution and American War for Independence
Rizal wished that Spain would have benefited the gifts of Liberty,
Equality and Progress and shared them with the Philippines.
However, “Spain did not plant in those islands(The Phils) those
inestimable gifts so that they might be the exclusive patrimony and
feudal dominion of the reactionary friars”.
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How Nationalism was Stimulated by Transportation and
Communication.
Rizal wrote, “ The people go from island to another, naturally
communication and exchange of ideas have increased and realizing
they were all menaced with the same danger and their common
sentiments are hurt, they become friends and they unite”.
Modern means of transportation and communication brought
the people of a nation closer. They began to realize their common
problems and aspirations. They felt the need for closer union in
solving their problems and attaining their goals.
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Rizal on the Advancement of Science
In his novel Noli, Rizal hailed the “ Jesuits whom the Philippines owes
her dawning system of instruction in the natural sciences, the soul of
the nineteenth century”.
As people become more interested in science, many of its secrets
were discovered with systematized experimentation. Scientists
around the world worked to know more about the facts of nature.
Businessmen funded researches which in turn, the results brought
huge profits to the business.
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Rizal on Imperialism
He said, “The Filipinos remained loyal and faithful to Mother
Spain for three centuries, giving up their liberty and
independence, now fascinated by the promised heaven, now
flattered by the friendship offered them by a great and noble
nation(Mother Spain), and now compelled to submission by the
superiority of arms for persos with low opinion of themselves…or
now because of foreign invaders, taking advantage of the internal
dissension, played the role of the third party of divide and rule”
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Rizal on Demand for Independence
The demand for national identity and independence was a
result of Western ideas of nationalism and democracy.
Rizal was prophetic when he said;
“ No matter how much the Filipinos owe Spain, they cannot
be compelled to renounce their right of redemption…However
great is the loyalty of the Filipinos, Spain cannot prevent the
fatal laws of history be fulfilled.”
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Rizal on the significance of Enlightenment for progress of the Phils:
“ Despite all that system, organized, perfected and followed with tenacity
by (Spain) who wished to keep the islands in holy ignorance, there are
Filipino writers, free thinkers, historians, chemists, physicians, jurists,
artists. Enlightenment is spreading and its persecution encourages it. The
divine flame of thought is inextinguishable among the Filipino people…”
