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What was the primary goal of the Katipuneros' planned uprising on August 29, 1896?
What was the primary goal of the Katipuneros' planned uprising on August 29, 1896?
- To establish independence from the Americans
- To capture Manila (correct)
- To capture the provinces
- To sign a peace treaty
In which location did the Katipuneros initially gather before moving to Bahay Toro?
In which location did the Katipuneros initially gather before moving to Bahay Toro?
- Manila
- Balintawak
- Quezon City
- Kangkong (correct)
Who was the leader of the Katipuneros during the revolutionary movement?
Who was the leader of the Katipuneros during the revolutionary movement?
- Andres Bonifacio (correct)
- Dr. Pio Valenzuela
- Guillermo Masangkay
- Santiago Alvarez
What significant event does Guillermo Masangkay associate with August 26, 1896?
What significant event does Guillermo Masangkay associate with August 26, 1896?
Which account was altered by Guillermo Masangkay in 1957 regarding the start of the revolution?
Which account was altered by Guillermo Masangkay in 1957 regarding the start of the revolution?
What was the approximate maximum estimate of the number of chocolate hills mentioned?
What was the approximate maximum estimate of the number of chocolate hills mentioned?
Who hosted the gathering of the Katipuneros at Bahay Toro?
Who hosted the gathering of the Katipuneros at Bahay Toro?
What was the tone of Santiago Alvarez's account regarding the events at Bahay Toro?
What was the tone of Santiago Alvarez's account regarding the events at Bahay Toro?
What significant event marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution in 1896?
What significant event marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution in 1896?
What was the primary account that established the official date and location of the First Cry of the Revolution?
What was the primary account that established the official date and location of the First Cry of the Revolution?
Where did the pivotal meeting occur that led to the decision to start the revolution?
Where did the pivotal meeting occur that led to the decision to start the revolution?
What did the majority of Katipunan members do as a symbolic act of defiance?
What did the majority of Katipunan members do as a symbolic act of defiance?
Why did Andres Bonifacio decide to start the revolution earlier than originally planned?
Why did Andres Bonifacio decide to start the revolution earlier than originally planned?
What major conflict exists among historians regarding the First Cry of the Revolution?
What major conflict exists among historians regarding the First Cry of the Revolution?
Who was Teodoro Plata in the context of the First Cry of the Revolution?
Who was Teodoro Plata in the context of the First Cry of the Revolution?
How many members gathered at the Apolonio Samson's yard before the pivotal meeting?
How many members gathered at the Apolonio Samson's yard before the pivotal meeting?
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First Cry of the Revolution
First Cry of the Revolution
The initial act of Filipinos revolting against Spain in 1896, symbolized by tearing up cedulas (official documents) and proclaiming the fight for independence
August 23, 1896
August 23, 1896
Officially recognized date of the First Cry of the Revolution, occurring at Pugad Lawin, Quezon City.
Dr. Pio Valenzuela's Account
Dr. Pio Valenzuela's Account
Important account of the First Cry based on his presence at the event. His memoirs detailed the events.
Balintawak Meeting
Balintawak Meeting
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Pugad Lawin Meeting
Pugad Lawin Meeting
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Katipunan
Katipunan
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Tearing of Cedulas
Tearing of Cedulas
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Conflicting Accounts
Conflicting Accounts
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First Cry date, Santiago Alvarez's account
First Cry date, Santiago Alvarez's account
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First Cry place, Santiago Alvarez
First Cry place, Santiago Alvarez
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Guillermo Masangkay account
Guillermo Masangkay account
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Masangkay's changed account
Masangkay's changed account
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Katipunan's Plan
Katipunan's Plan
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Katipunan's location
Katipunan's location
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Chocolate Hills
Chocolate Hills
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Andres Bonifacio
Andres Bonifacio
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Study Notes
The First Cry of the Revolution
- Significance: August 1896 marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution.
- Initial Move: Filipinos' initial step towards independence.
- Tearing of Cedulas: A symbolic act of defiance against Spanish colonial rule, representing the start of the fight for independence.
- Historical Context: The Katipunan, a secret society, was exposed, leading to Bonifacio ordering a preemptive, earlier than planned, revolutionary meeting.
- Date Controversy: While initially thought to have occurred on August 26, 1896, historical research determined it actually happened on August 23, 1896, at Pugad Lawin in Quezon City.
- Location Controversy: The precise location of the First Cry is still debated among historians and Katipunan descendants.
- Monument: A monument to the heroes of 1896 stands in Balintawak, originally believed to be where the First Cry occurred.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify conflicting views about the First Cry of the Revolution.
- Examine and analyze different accounts of the start of the revolution.
- Formulate arguments that support a particular primary source account.
Historical Context
- The Philippine Revolution: This event followed the Katipunan's exposure and subsequent arrests, prompting a preemptive meeting outside Manila to strategize.
- Date of Event: The exposure and arrest of the Katipunan members prompted an earlier than expected start.
- Bonifacio's Order: To discuss plans, Bonifacio ordered members to meet outside Manila.
- The plan: Key leaders met to decide on the next move.
Accounts of the First Cry
- Dr. Pio Valenzuela: His account of the event is documented in his published Memoirs.
- Santiago Alvarez: A pre-World War II Tagalog weekly published his memoirs to capture the events of the revolution.
- Guillermo Masangkay: He recounted his experience as a Katipunero of Andres Bonifacio.
- Specific accounts: Each individual account varies in detail, some focusing on the crucial meeting that led to the revolution, others outlining the key decisions and strategy made during the meeting.
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