I. Cavite Mutiny of 1872 Told in Two ways.

Each angle holds its own merits and claims, and its inevitable naman. And the idea revolves
around the stories of Jose Montero y Vidal of the Spaniards and Trinidad H. Pardo De Tavera of
the Filipinos. Much better siguro the shorter the discussion is, to avoid exaggeration or perversion
of facts.

First is the Spanish version of it. The account or accusation revolves around the disgruntled
native soldiers and and laborers of Cavite. They revolted (willfully) to overthrow the Spanish rule
kaya yon, guilty of rebellion and sedition. So in regards of Justice, It became a reason for the
Spaniards and friars by the Spanish officials to sentence justice to the natives. Which is which
Rafael de Izquierdo, was the governor-general of the time when the Mutiny (1872) happened.

The latter is the Filipino version, and the central idea would be generally about harsh policy of
Rafael de Izquierdo which is the Governor-general abolishing their very own privilege of
exemption from the annual tribute and yung force labor. So basically, it was cause by the Spanish
for them to realize their independence from the Spanish monarchy.

There may be different versions of the event, but one thing is certain, the 1872 Cavite Mutiny
paved way for a momentous 1898. The Spanish colonizers have always been taken advantage of the
Philippines natural resources and the Filipinos innocent and gullible minds that were ready to
endure no matter the circumstances were. But as the famous saying goes, by Martin Luther King
Jr., “Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever, the yearning for freedom eventually
manifests itself”.

II. Sultanates of Mindanao

Again, I’d like to keep it short and simple

The sultanates of Mindanao Fail to totally defeat the Spanish colonizers because of the
following:

a. The Rivalry between leaders (Mindanao)

b. Forming alliance with the Spaniards (A two-edged sword)
c. The sheer number of soldiers of the Spaniards
 The hierarchy and power brought us into this. People who long for power and
authority will do anything to gain such things. Unfortunately for us, this happened during
the invasion. Some also created an alliance to the colonizers just because to strengthen the
chances of defeating their own kin, like what happen to Datu Uto. Amounting to 3000
warriors, the Sultanates still did not succeed. The sheer number of soldiers made it possible
to create a consistent parry of attacks for the Spaniards. Which force us not to totally drive
them away from the land.

III. Lumad Resistance In Mindanao

This is very much the same with situation of the Sultanates. It’s just that they are far
more I guess divided is the right term.

a. The Leaders are not cooperative that’s why they are not united.
b. The huge military fleet of both colonizers

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