History of the Philippines
by olivar princess
1. The pueblo or town is headed by the Gobernadorcillo or little governor.
1.1. Municipal government
2. Spanish control
2.1. Political system[edit] The Spanish quickly organized their new colony according to their model.
3. Provincial government
3.1. On the provincial level, heading the pacified provinces (alcaldia), was the provincial governor (alcalde mayor)
4. How to make a Blog
4.1. 1. Choose one of our designs. (Choose the layout and color scheme you need.)
4.2. 2. Write your story and choose a picture (Write as much or as little as you like. You can add more later. )
4.3. 3. Pick a great name for your website (You can get your own domain, too.)
5. Philippine History During the Spanish Colonial Times
5.1. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer who was serving the Spanish crown, landed in Samar Island on his voyage to circumvent the globe.
6. Philippine History During the American Era
6.1. The Spanish-American war which started in Cuba, changed the history of the Philippines.
7. National government
7.1. On the national level, the King of Spain, via his Council of the Indies (Consejo de las Indias), governed through his representative in the Philippines, the Governor-General of the Philippines (Gobernador y Capitán General).
