Education
What social change gave Filipinos greater access to learning?
The establishment of more schools.
What movement was inspired by education?
The Reform Movement.
What occupations were common among Chinese mestizos?
Merchants, landowners, and entrepreneurs.
How did Chinese mestizos contribute to social change?
They used their wealth and influence to support reforms.
How did some inquilinos become wealthy?
Through successful farming and agricultural production.
Why were more schools established during the Spanish period?
To provide greater access to education for Filipinos.
Why was studying in Europe important for Filipino students?
It exposed them to new ideas about freedom, equality, and democracy.
Why did many Chinese mestizos become wealthy?
Because they were successful in business and trade
What was one characteristic of many Chinese mestizos?
They were successful entrepreneurs and landowners.
What social class grew because of the success of the inquilinos?
The middle class.
Where did many Filipino students continue their studies?
In Europe.
What feeling grew among Filipinos because of education?
Nationalism
What role did Chinese mestizos play in the Philippine economy?
They contributed greatly to economic growth
Who were the inquilinos?
Filipino tenants who leased large agricultural lands.
How did the rise of the inquilinos contribute to social change?
Their economic success strengthened the middle class and encouraged reforms.
What kind of ideas were Filipino students exposed to in Europe?
Liberal ideas
What was one major result of improved education in the Philippines?
Filipinos became more aware of their rights and demanded reforms.
Besides helping the economy, what else did Chinese mestizos support?
Social and political reforms.
From whom did the inquilinos lease land?
Friars or hacienda owners.
What movement benefited from the rise of the inquilinos?
The Reform Movement.
How did education influence Filipino society?
It developed nationalism among Filipinos.
Who were the Chinese mestizos?
People of mixed Chinese and Filipino ancestry.
Why were Chinese mestizos considered influential?
Because of their economic success and support for reforms.
What was the main occupation of the inquilinos?
Farming.
Why were the inquilinos important in Philippine society?
They helped strengthen the economy, expanded the middle class, and supported social and political reforms.