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What role did Santiago V. Alvarez hold during the Philippine Revolution?
What role did Santiago V. Alvarez hold during the Philippine Revolution?
- President of the revolutionary government
- Captain general of the Magdiwang forces (correct)
- Advisor to Spanish forces
- Supreme leader of the Katipunan
What significant memoir did Santiago V. Alvarez write?
What significant memoir did Santiago V. Alvarez write?
- The Struggle for Philippine Independence
- The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General (correct)
- Voices from the Katipunan
- Recollections of a Revolutionary Leader
Which of the following contributions did Teodoro A. Agoncillo make to Philippine history?
Which of the following contributions did Teodoro A. Agoncillo make to Philippine history?
- Promoted a nationalist perspective through historiography (correct)
- Established the first Philippine university
- Served as a colonel in the American army
- Developed a comprehensive national language
What is the title of Teodoro A. Agoncillo's acclaimed work published in 1956?
What is the title of Teodoro A. Agoncillo's acclaimed work published in 1956?
Which assembly is described in Chapter 32 of Alvarez's memoirs?
Which assembly is described in Chapter 32 of Alvarez's memoirs?
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Santiago V. Alvarez
Santiago V. Alvarez
A revolutionary general during the Philippine Revolution, best known for his role in the Magdiwang faction of the Katipunan. He also founded the Nacionalista Party and later wrote memoirs about the revolution.
Kidlat ng Apoy
Kidlat ng Apoy
The moniker or nickname given to Santiago V. Alvarez, meaning "Lightning of Fire." It reflects his ferocity and courage during the revolution.
Tejeros Assembly
Tejeros Assembly
A significant gathering of revolutionary leaders in 1897 where disagreements led to the election of Emilio Aguinaldo as president of the revolutionary government, ultimately impacting the course of the revolution.
Nationalist Historiography
Nationalist Historiography
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Teodoro A. Agoncillo
Teodoro A. Agoncillo
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Study Notes
Santiago V. Alvarez
- Born July 25, 1872, in Imus, Cavite.
- Nickname: Kidlat ng Apoy.
- Revolutionary general in the Philippine Revolution.
- Founder and honorary president of the Nacionalista Party.
- Delegado general of the Katipunan's Cavite provincial council before 1896.
- Appointed captain general and commander-in-chief of the Magdiwang forces (1896-1897).
- Fought against Spanish forces.
- Influence diminished due to internal conflicts but remained committed to the revolution.
- Died October 30, 1930, in San Pablo City.
- Wrote "The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General," published in the 1920s.
- Documented the revolution's battles, achievements, and challenges honestly.
- Chapter 32 discusses the 1897 Tejeros Assembly and conflicts between revolutionary leaders.
Teodoro A. Agoncillo
- Born November 9, 1912, in Lemery, Batangas.
- Earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of the Philippines.
- Championed a nationalist perspective of Philippine history.
- Appointed to the National Historical Institute in 1963 by President Diosdado Macapagal.
- Served on the institute until his death in 1985.
- Awarded the title National Scientist of the Philippines posthumously in 1985.
- Published "The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan" in 1956.
- Examined the 1896 Katipunan revolt and Andres Bonifacio.
- Celebrated for its nationalist viewpoint, but also criticized by some historians.
- Chapter "Seeds of Discontent" explores the Katipunan's internal factions and the 1897 Tejeros Convention.
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Explore the life and contributions of Santiago V. Alvarez, a key figure in the Philippine Revolution. This quiz covers his role as a general, his affiliation with the Nacionalista Party, and his memoir documenting the revolution. Test your knowledge on significant events and figures in this historical context.
