Rizal law also known as RA 1425, mandates the study of Rizals life, works and writings.

Republic Act was signed bt Ramon Magsaysay on June 12 1956

William Howard Taft the civil governor of the Philippines on July 4 1901

Filipno members of the Philippine Commision were conservatives illustrados

Excellent Qualities and merits made him our foremost national hero

19th Century

1. Struggle for NAtionalism

Nationalism – a sense of loyalty or psychological attachment members of a nation share, based on

common language, history, culture , and desire independence.

American / Frech Revolution – 2 major revolutions

Liberals – believed that a country should be free from domination by another

People should enjoy liberty, equality and opportunity

Conservatives – believes in “good all days” when monarchs and kings ruled over their subjects

2. Spread of Liberalism and Democracy

Nationalism and Democracy were the political idelas of the 19th century

Liberalism – freedom of press, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom from arbitrary arrest

Democracy – enjoy basic rights and freedorm

3. Industrial Revolution

-transformation of manufacturing brought about by invention

-rise of factory systens

- mass production of essential and non essential goods

- improvements of peoples standard of living

-greater urbanization of society

-more

Liberals – Laissez Faire policy or government non interference in the conduct of trade and business
Socialists -control vital industries and resources

Communists – all factors of production be owned and controlled by the government

Catholic Church – calls for humane treatment of workers

4. Advent of Science – rapid exapansion of scientific knowledge profound

5. Optimism and Confidence in Progress -Mans ability to progress was brought by about the
advancement of science

6. Historic Changes made by the modern imperliasm

Imperialism – is the activity in extending its controland authority beyond its territorial
boundaries

Spain in 19th Century

1. Political instability in Spain – frequent rise and fall of ministries and constitutions
2. Abandonment of Mercantilism – economic doctrine based on idea that a countrys wealth
and power can be measure In terms of gold silves

Philippines 19th century

1. Social Structure – feudalistic/ master slave relationship, indios

2. Political System – abuses in administrative system
3. Educational Systems
4. Economic Situations – opened to foreign trade