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The Katipunan was a public organization from its inception.
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What is the primary goal of the Katipunan?
To gain independence from Spain through a revolution.
Who among the following is one of the founders of the Katipunan?
What does KKK stand for in the context of the Katipunan?
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Who wrote the Kartilla?
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The first issue of Kalayaan was published in __________.
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What happened on August 23, 1896?
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What was the response of the members during the Cry of Pugadlawin?
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Teodoro Patiño revealed the existence of the Katipunan to Spanish authorities.
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Match the following individuals with their pseudonyms:
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Study Notes
Katipunan Founding & Origins
- Founded by Andres Bonifacio and colleagues
- Goal: Philippine independence from Spain through revolution
- Secret society until discovery in 1896, which triggered the Philippine Revolution
- Known as the "first cry"
Katipunan's Goals
- Uniting Filipinos under one flag
- Achieving independence through revolution
- Protecting the oppressed and helping members in need
Katipunan Founders
- Andres Bonifacio - a.k.a. "May Pag-asa"
- Artemio Ricarte - a.k.a. "Vibora"
- Emilio Jacinto - a.k.a. "Pingkian"
Katipunan Women Members
- President: Josefa Rizal
- Vice-President: Gregoria de Jesus
- Secretary: Marina Dizon
- Fiscal: Angelica Rizal Lopez
Katipunan Key Documents
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Kartilla/ Kartilya
- Written by Emilio Jacinto
- Contains 13 commandments
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Kalayaan
- Katipunan newspaper
- First issue published March 1896
- 2000 copies
- Included articles by Emilio Jacinto, Andres Bonifacio, and Pio Valenzuela
- Circulated beyond Manila, reaching Cavite and Rizal
Discovery of Katipunan
- Teodoro Patiño, a disgruntled Katipunan member, revealed the society's existence to his sister, Honoria, who was a Madre Portera at an orphanage.
- Patiño also gave a copy of Katipunan initiation rites to a Spaniard, which contained incriminating evidence.
- Spanish authorities, led by Governor-General Ramón Blanco, initiated a crackdown on the Katipunan.
- Raids and arrests of suspected Katipunan members followed.
The Cry of Pugad Lawin
- News of the Katipunan’s discovery spread quickly.
- Andres Bonifacio called for a general meeting.
- Bonifacio asked his men if they were willing to fight for independence.
- All agreed, except for Teodoro Plata.
- Bonifacio asked his men to tear their cedulas (residence certificates) as a sign of defiance.
- The act of tearing cedulas and shouting "Long Live Philippine Independence/ Mabuhay ang Pilipinas." marked the beginning of the revolution against Spain.
Martial Law and The First Eight Revolted Provinces
- August 30, 1896: Governor-General Ramon Blanco placed eight provinces under martial law.
- Manila
- Cavite
- Batangas
- Laguna
- Tarlac
- Nueva Ecija
- Bulacan
- Pampanga
The Cry of Pugad Lawin Controversy
- Different accounts give differing dates and locations for the Cry of Pugad Lawin.
- Lt. Olegario Diaz, a Spanish guardia civil officer, claimed the Cry took place in Balintawak on August 25, 1896.
- Historian Teodoro Kalaw, in his 1925 book The Filipino Revolution, stated the event occurred in Kangkong, Balintawak, during the last week of August 1896.
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Test your knowledge on the founding, goals, and key figures of the Katipunan, a secret society established to fight for Philippine independence from Spanish rule. This quiz covers essential aspects such as notable founders, significant documents, and the roles of women members in the organization.
