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The Rise of Filipino Nationalism: the Emergence of Emilio Aguinaldo and the Creation of the First Philippine Republic. Harmann Dhami. Jessica Hioe. Natski Takagi. Presentation Outline. The rise of nationalism Emergence of Aguinaldo The fight for independence Conclusion.
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The Rise of Filipino Nationalism: the Emergence of Emilio Aguinaldo and the Creation of the First Philippine Republic Harmann Dhami Jessica Hioe Natski Takagi
Presentation Outline • The rise of nationalism • Emergence of Aguinaldo • The fight for independence • Conclusion
Rise of Nationalism • The Philippines had been under Spanish rule since the 16th Century. • During the late 19th Century, the Filipino people experienced a national awakening. • Factors: religion, trade and the imparting of nationalist ideas by the Spanish themselves.
The Ilustrados and the Reform Movement • Reform movement: triggered by the unjust execution of three Filipino priests by the Spanish authorities. • Ilustrados: educated, middle-class Filipinos. • A peaceful movement. • The reform movement failed to achieve its goals (reforms) but was successful in sparking nationalism amongst the Filipinos.
The Katipunan • ‘Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan nang manga Anak nang Bayan’or ‘Highest and Most Honourable Society of the Sons of the Country’. • Formed in 1892. • Three main objectives: political, moral and civil. • Bonifacio: uneducated, but knew that an armed conflict was needed for change. • The society led to the emergence of Aguinaldo, and the Philippine Revolution.