3 VERSIONS OF THE

Cavite Mutiny of 1872

Presented by: Eser, Fallesgon,
Festejo, Fulgencio, and Gutierrez
 Discussion Flow
Context, Content, and
Perspective

Spanish Version of the Cavite Mutiny 1872 by Jose

Montero y Vidal

Filipino Version of the Cavite Mutiny 1872 by Dr. T.H.

Pardo de Tavera

Official Report by Governor Izquierdo on the Cavite

Mutiny of 1872

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CONTEXT

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Jose Montero y Vidal
Spanish Historian

highlighted the Cavite Mutiny as an attempt

to overthrow the spanish government

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Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera
Filipino scholar, scientist, and historical
researcher
Stated that the event is a mutiny by the
Filipino soldiers and laborers of Cavite
arsenals against Governor Izquierdo as he
abolished the privileges like exemption of
paying the annual tribute and polo (forced
labor)

3 VERSIONS OF THE CAVITE MUTINY 1872

Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo
Spanish Military Officer, politician, and
statesman

Served as the Governor-General of the

Philippines (1871-1873)
On January 18, 1871, he was appointed as the
Governor-General
Negative impression of the Philippines
"Conservative Liberal"

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 CONTENT
and
PERSPECTIVE
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 Spanish Version of the
Cavite Mutiny 1872
by Jose Montero y Vidal

Causes of
Insurrection

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 Spanish Version of the
Cavite Mutiny 1872
by Jose Montero y Vidal

Instigators of
Insurrection

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 Spanish Version of the
Cavite Mutiny 1872
by Jose Montero y Vidal

The
Plan

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Filipino Version of the
Cavite Mutiny 1872
by: Dr. T.H. Pardo de Tavera

Causes of Insurrection:

The abolition of privileges of the workers and

native army members of the arsenal
The prohibition of the founding of the school
of arts and trades for the Filipinos.

3 VERSIONS OF THE CAVITE MUTINY 1872

Filipino Version of the
Cavite Mutiny 1872
by: Dr. T.H. Pardo de Tavera

Instigators of Insurrection:

Laborers and forty marines attached to the

arsenal and 22 artillerymen as well as residents
of Cavite headed by Sergeant La Madrid

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Filipino Version of the
The Plan:
Cavite Mutiny 1872
by: Dr. T.H. Pardo de Tavera
On the night of January 20,1872, there was an
uprising among the soldiers in the San Felipe
fort, Cavite. The commanding officer and other
Spanish officials in charge of the fort were
killed.
The insurgents were expecting support from
the bulk of the army unfortunately, that didn’t
happen. 
The news about the mutiny reached authorities
in Manila and Gen. Izquierdo immediately
ordered the reinforcement of Spanish troops in
Cavite.
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Official Report on the
Cavite Mutiny 1872
Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo
Causes of Insurrection:
The removal of the exemption of the workers in Cavite
arsenal from paying tribute, starting January 1, 1872,
and rendering personal services to the government
(polo y servicio).
The non-payment of the government to the provinces
for their tobacco crops; therefore, rendering the crop
owners at a loss.
The desire to overthrow the Spanish government and
replace the head with a new ”hari”.
-All the Spaniards, including the friars, would be
executed except for the women; and their
belongings be confiscated. Meanwhile, foreigners
would be respected.
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Official Report on the
Cavite Mutiny 1872 Instigators of Insurrection:
Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo
The native clergy, the mestizos and native lawyers, and
some abogadillos.
- These residents come from different places such as
Manila, Cavite, and nearby provinces.

To a great extent, the regiments of infantry and

artillery, many civilians, and a large number of
mestizos, indios, and some ilustrados were said to be
affiliated with this uprising.

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Official Report on the
Cavite Mutiny 1872
The Plan:
Gov. Gen. Rafael Izquierdo

1. Set fire to the district of Tondo.

2. Seize Fort Santiago and fire cannons to inform

the rebels of Cavite of their success.

3. Signal the start of uprising in Manila by means

of lanterns.

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