SS5 Tobacco Monopoly

The tobacco monopoly was one of these economic reforms during the Spanish era.

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The tobacco monopoly made the life of the Filipinos easier.

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Governor-General Jose Basco launched economic reforms like the tobacco monopoly, which was established in 1782.

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Governor-General Jose Basco attempted to improve the livelihood of the Filipinos to maximize its dependence on Spain and Mexico.

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The Filipino farmers were forced to plant sugarcane only.

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Gapan, Nueva Ecija and Cagayan Valley became the Philippines’ main supplier of tobacco at that time.

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Due to the implementation of tobacco monopoly, farming other praducts was enhanced and given importance.

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All the good quality tobacco leaves were in the hands of the farmers.

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The government officials required a fixed amount, price and quality of tobacco leaves that should be sold to them by the farmers.

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The Spaniards allowed the Filipinos to plant tobacco in pots at home.

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