As you may know, in the early 19th century, the Spanish Empire shattered and collapsed mostly that gave birth to a multitude of nations across Latin America. But this collapse is a result of the Peninsular War (1807-1814) that did great damage to the then weakening but still powerful empire that would never recover in the decades following this. Numerous revolts of juntas sprang up in Spanish America that rallied for independence (although at first they were created in response to French aggression in the mainland to protect themselves), most of which had largely succeeded and established the modern nations of Latin America we know today.
Aside from the events that had been happening in Spanish America and Spain itself, not much is happening in the other parts of the empire, including the Philippines. But, at the day of June 1, 1823, a certain captain of the King's Regiment, named Andres Novales led a revolt along with his sub-lieutenant Ruiz that captured most of Intramuros save for Fort Santiago.
The revolt largely failed due to Andres' brother, Mariano who was also a captain manning the defenses of the fort, refused to open the gates that resulted in the criollo's demise. The Spanish, in panic, immediately sent troops from Pampanga to find out that the city is still standing from the rebels. Their counterattack was successful, and on June 2 they were executed by firing squad at a garden near Puerta del Postigo.
This sudden revolt of the criollos intensified the harsh policy of Spaniards replacing them with Peninsulars and deporting them either to Spain or to penal colonies in the remaining parts of the empire. One such example is Luis Rodriguez de Varela who was deported due to accusations that he was among those conspiring against the colonial government. This policy led to an another criollo event, the Palmero Conspiracy in which two brothers: Antonio and Andres conspired to overthrow the government with other disgruntled criollos. Like Varela they were deported out from the Philippines.
But, what if things happen differently? What if Mariano suddenly turned over the fort to his brother? Would they successfully declare an independent Philippines earlier than 1898? What if Andres successfully hold against the charging Spanish troops from Pampanga while they besiege Fort Santiago?
Note: I would continue this thread tomorrow due to activities and responsibilities at home and school.
Aside from the events that had been happening in Spanish America and Spain itself, not much is happening in the other parts of the empire, including the Philippines. But, at the day of June 1, 1823, a certain captain of the King's Regiment, named Andres Novales led a revolt along with his sub-lieutenant Ruiz that captured most of Intramuros save for Fort Santiago.
The revolt largely failed due to Andres' brother, Mariano who was also a captain manning the defenses of the fort, refused to open the gates that resulted in the criollo's demise. The Spanish, in panic, immediately sent troops from Pampanga to find out that the city is still standing from the rebels. Their counterattack was successful, and on June 2 they were executed by firing squad at a garden near Puerta del Postigo.
This sudden revolt of the criollos intensified the harsh policy of Spaniards replacing them with Peninsulars and deporting them either to Spain or to penal colonies in the remaining parts of the empire. One such example is Luis Rodriguez de Varela who was deported due to accusations that he was among those conspiring against the colonial government. This policy led to an another criollo event, the Palmero Conspiracy in which two brothers: Antonio and Andres conspired to overthrow the government with other disgruntled criollos. Like Varela they were deported out from the Philippines.
But, what if things happen differently? What if Mariano suddenly turned over the fort to his brother? Would they successfully declare an independent Philippines earlier than 1898? What if Andres successfully hold against the charging Spanish troops from Pampanga while they besiege Fort Santiago?
Note: I would continue this thread tomorrow due to activities and responsibilities at home and school.