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    The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 was an uprising of Filipino military personnel and laborers in Cavite against harsh Spanish rule. There are two versions of events - the Filipino account sees it as a rebellion against oppression, while the Spanish account portrays it as a plot to overthrow Spanish sovereignty. The mutiny resulted in the execution of three Filipino priests, Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora, which inspired Jose Rizal's writing and Filipino nationalism. While the Spanish version is criticized as biased, the mutiny is seen as beginning of opposition to colonial rule and a symbol of Filipino identity.

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    The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 was an uprising of Filipino military personnel and laborers in Cavite against harsh Spanish rule. There are two versions of events - the Filipino account sees it as a rebellion against oppression, while the Spanish account portrays it as a plot to overthrow Spanish sovereignty. The mutiny resulted in the execution of three Filipino priests, Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora, which inspired Jose Rizal's writing and Filipino nationalism. While the Spanish version is criticized as biased, the mutiny is seen as beginning of opposition to colonial rule and a symbol of Filipino identity.

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    The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 was an uprising of Filipino military personnel and laborers in Cavite against harsh Spanish rule. There are two versions of events - the Filipino account sees it as a rebellion against oppression, while the Spanish account portrays it as a plot to overthrow Spanish sovereignty. The mutiny resulted in the execution of three Filipino priests, Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora, which inspired Jose Rizal's writing and Filipino nationalism. While the Spanish version is criticized as biased, the mutiny is seen as beginning of opposition to colonial rule and a symbol of Filipino identity.

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    POSITION PAPER

    IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY
    (Cavite Mutiny)
    Introduction of the Controversy:
    History is the study and the
    documentation of the past.
    Learning and studying history
    plays a big role to us because
    studying history helps us
    understand and grapple with
    complex questions and
    dilemmas by examining how the
    past has shaped (and continues
    to shape) global, national, and
    local relationships between
    societies and people. It also
    helps us to have a knowledge on what really happens on the past for example the two
    major events that happens in year 1872 that occurs in Cavite. The First Major event was
    called Cavite Mutiny, The Cavite mutiny of 1872 was an uprising of Filipino military
    personnel of Fort San Felipe, the Spanish arsenal in Cavite, Philippine Islands on 20
    January 1872. Around 200 locally recruited colonial troops and laborers rose up in the
    belief that it would elevate to a national uprising. The second major event was the
    martyrdom of the three martyr priests, Father Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto
    Zamora (GOMBURZA). The Cavite Mutiny has two versions first is the Filipino version
    in the account of Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera and the second version is Spanish
    version in the account of Jose Montero y Vida.
    Sides and/or Evidence of the Controversy:

    Filipino Version of Cavite Mutiny


    According to Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera, this was
    nothing more than a rebellion by local Filipino soldiers
    and workers from the Cavite Arsenal against the harsh
    policies of the tyrant and Captain General Rafael de
    Izquierdo. From the provision of forced labor (polo).
    Filipinos had high hopes for an improvement in the
    situation in their country. Loss of privileges denied by
    soldiers and workers was a major cause of the rebellion.
    Dissatisfaction and dissatisfaction with the government
    spread everywhere. General Izquierdo revealed that
    there would be no change in the government and that he
    intended to rule the people with a cross in one hand and
    a sword in the other. He also established a national
    school of arts and crafts. Those who supported former
    Governor de la Torre were classified as persona sospejosas (suspects), a term used for
    refusing to follow the whims and whims of the authorities. Colonial peace was broken,
    leading to the overthrow of Spanish sovereignty in the Philippines. Riots and
    assassinations throughout Cavite's garrison were frustrated. The Cavite Soldiers'
    Uprising was used as a powerful platform by the Spanish inhabitants and friars.

    Spanish Version of Cavite Mutiny


    Jose Montero y Vidal is a Spanish historian who wrote the
    Historia General de Filipinas, a Spanish version of the 1872
    Cavite Rebellion. Montero's account focused on how the event
    was an attempt to overthrow the Spanish government in the
    Philippines. His portrayal of the rebellion has been criticized as
    shockingly biased. Carlos Maria de la Torre was removed from
    his post with the installation of a less radical government in
    Spain. Rafael de Izquierdo took over the government. The
    cause of the uprising was the abolition of the exemption from
    tribute privileges enjoyed by the workers of the Cavite Arsenal.
    Cavite, He emphasizes the abolition of privileges enjoyed by
    Arsenal workers, such as exemption from tribute and
    employment in Polls Y Servicios (forced labor). The presence of local clerics who
    plotted against the Spanish monks and supported the rebels.
    The Stand

    Positive Stand
    The Cavite Mutiny is known as the military and workers uprising and revolution in
    Cavite where Filipino workers fought Spanish forces due to Spanish repression. As
    current Filipino citizens, the significance of Cavite in modern times lies in our own
    nationalism. These uprisings and movements were among the first Filipino uprisings
    against Spanish oppression. Despite knowing that Spain had more troops, they fought
    to the end, resulting in the deaths of three priests: Burgos, Gómez, and Zamora. Their
    execution was unfair because the Spanish side of the whole story is wrong. It has been
    used as a source of inspiration and warning for us Filipinos who want to voice their
    opinions to the organization. You need to know when to speak your mind safely. In
    conclusion, The Cavite rebellion is relevant to modern society as it affects our beliefs,
    morals, and rights. Gomburza's execution had a great impact on many Filipinos in the
    late 19th century, and inspired Jose Rizal's novel El filibusterismo.

    Negative Stand
    I disagree to the perspective of Jose Montero y Vidal because he interpreted the
    Cavite mutiny as an attempt to eliminate and overthrow the Spanish colonists in the
    Philippines without any proof and investigation on what Filipino really aiming to on their
    Mutiny.

    Final Stand
    My stand about this is that even though GOMBURZA died because of the Cavite
    Mutiny, they gave reason to inspire Dr. Jose Rizal, who gave his works to the executed
    priests. Dedicated to El Filibusterismo. Many scholars believe that the 1872 Cavite
    Mutiny was the beginning of Filipino nationalism, which eventually led to the 1896
    Philippine Revolution.
    Reference

    The Two Faces of the 1872 Cavite Mutiny. 2012, September 5.


    https://nhcp.gov.ph/the-two-faces-of-the-1872-cavite-mutiny/
    Western colonialism https://www.britannica.com/topic/Western-
    colonialism/Spains-American-empire

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