Answer to Question #256377 in History for Sam

Question

Do you agree that Jose Rizal is correct that we as Filipinos, is not ready for revolution, to gain independence and do not know how to run a government because as fact we cant even make or draft our own original made Constitution. Is Rizal Correct?

Answer 1

I disagree. Rizal is not correct since he declared that when the plan of revolution came into his knowledge, he opposed its absolute impossibility and state his utmost willingness to offer anything he could to stifle the rebellion. Rizal thought of it as absurd and abhorred its alleged criminal methods.

Rizal in his manifesto put into premise the necessity of education in the achievement of liberties. Most importantly he believed that reforms to be fruitful must come from above and that those that come from below are shaky, irregular, and uncertain.