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What was the name of the revolutionary general who wrote "The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General"?
What was the name of the revolutionary general who wrote "The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General"?
Santiago V. Alvarez
Where and when was Santiago V. Alvarez born?
Where and when was Santiago V. Alvarez born?
Imus, Cavite on July 25, 1872
What position did Santiago Alvarez hold in the Katipunan before the revolution began in 1896?
What position did Santiago Alvarez hold in the Katipunan before the revolution began in 1896?
Delegado general of the provincial council of the Katipunan in Cavite
What were the names of the two rival Katipunan factions in Cavite?
What were the names of the two rival Katipunan factions in Cavite?
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What event led to the postponement of the meeting between the Magdiwang and Magdalo leaders on March 24, 1897?
What event led to the postponement of the meeting between the Magdiwang and Magdalo leaders on March 24, 1897?
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Where was the meeting between the Magdalo and Magdiwang leaders held on March 25, 1897?
Where was the meeting between the Magdalo and Magdiwang leaders held on March 25, 1897?
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What was the purpose of the meeting at Tejeros?
What was the purpose of the meeting at Tejeros?
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Who argued in favor of establishing a new overall government of the Katipunan at the Tejeros meeting?
Who argued in favor of establishing a new overall government of the Katipunan at the Tejeros meeting?
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Who was the presiding officer of the Magdiwang at the Tejeros meeting?
Who was the presiding officer of the Magdiwang at the Tejeros meeting?
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Who was declared "President-Supremo" at the Tejeros meeting?
Who was declared "President-Supremo" at the Tejeros meeting?
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Which positions were up for election at the Tejeros meeting?
Which positions were up for election at the Tejeros meeting?
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Who won the presidency in the election at Tejeros?
Who won the presidency in the election at Tejeros?
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Who won the position of Captain General in the election at Tejeros?
Who won the position of Captain General in the election at Tejeros?
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Who expressed concerns about the election process at Tejeros and accused the ballot of being cheated?
Who expressed concerns about the election process at Tejeros and accused the ballot of being cheated?
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What was the significance of the meeting and election at Tejeros?
What was the significance of the meeting and election at Tejeros?
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Study Notes
Santiago Alvarez: Revolutionary General
- Born in Imus, Cavite, on July 25, 1872.
- Revolutionary general, founder, and honorary president of the Nacionalista Party during American colonialism.
- Delegado general of the provincial council of the Katipunan in Cavite before the 1896 revolution.
- Captain general, then commander-in-chief, of the Magdiwang forces, fighting the Spaniards from 1896 to 1897.
- His influence lessened due to rival factions, but remained committed to the revolution.
- Died in San Pablo City on October 30, 1930.
- Authored memoirs published in the 1920s in Sampaguita, a Tagalog weekly.
Katipunan Faction Conflicts
- Magdiwang and Magdalo factions in Cavite vying for control.
- This internal conflict weakened the Katipunan and contributed to Spanish victories.
Tejeros Convention (1897)
- Context: Katipunan forces in Cavite facing crisis, Magdiwang and Magdalo leaders meet to strategize. Lt. Gen. Crispulo Aguinaldo's death in battle postpones the initial meeting.
- March 24, 1897: Meeting postponed due to Lt. Gen. Crispulo Aguinaldo's death.
- March 25, 1897: Tejeros Convention convened; Jacinto Lumbreras, presiding officer of Magdiwang, presides.
- Purpose: To discuss strengthening Magdiwang government against enemy.
- Debate: Debates on type of revolutionary government, with Magdiwang leaders prioritizing maintaining the Katipunan government.
- **Supremo Bonifacio's Speech:**Advocated for universal brotherhood and equality, stressing freedom (Kalayaan) as the core principle of the Katipunan.
- Santiago Alvarez's Position: Alvarez argued for the Supreme Council's authority over both Magdiwang and Magdalo governments in Cavite. Protected Antonio Montenegro.
- Intervention: Rizal's sister and widow pled for Montenegro's safety, leading to his protection by Alvarez.
- Change in Leadership: Lumbreras yielded the chair to Supremo Bonifacio, who became "President-Supremo".
- Election: Election for president, vice-president, ministers (finance, welfare, justice), and captain general. Supremo Bonifacio emphasized victory by popular vote regardless of background.
- Ballot Distribution: Artemio Recarte and Daniel Tirona distributed ballots, with Diego Mojica raising concerns of fraud, which were disregarded by Bonifacio.
Election Results
- President: Emilio Aguinaldo.
- Vice-President: Mariano Trias.
- Captain General: General Víbora.
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Explore the life of Santiago Alvarez, a key revolutionary general during the Philippine struggle against colonialism. This quiz covers his contributions, rival factions within the Katipunan, and the significance of the Tejeros Convention of 1897. Test your knowledge on these pivotal historical events and figures.
