Question

Which of the following statements best reflects the Chinese presence in Manila?

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C.

Explanation:

The relationship between Chinese residents and Spanish officials was a stormy one, with periodic Chinese revolts against Spanish discriminatory treatment leading to expulsions and massacres, is the right answer.

Throughout the colonial period of Spain in the Philippines, there were many uprisings against the Spanish provincial administration by native Chinese (Sangleys), Moro, Indians and Lumad, usually with the aim of re-establishing the advantages and endowments that had traditionally associated to  Moro Datus,  Maginoo Rajah and Lumad Timueys. However, one of the most important reasons why Chinese revolted against the Spanish was the discriminatory policy of Spanish settlers.