Rebellion against Spain in Philippines

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 10.4.3: Philippine Writing and Culture.

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Soldiers and labourers in the Cavite province of the Philippines rise up in mutiny against their Spanish colonial rulers. Although it fails to spark the hoped-for national uprising, it is often seen as the beginning of the nationalist movement that leads ultimately to the revolution of 1896 and to independence.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Rebellion against Spain in Philippines". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18626, accessed 05 May 2024.]

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