Philippine History Reviewer (Preliminary) PDF

***Historical Method*** - process of systematically examining an account of what has happened in the past - uses Historical Criticism to evaluate Historical Sources **[Importance]** - Finding Solutions for Contemporary Problems - Enables us to form solutions to contemporary problem...

***Historical Method*** - process of systematically examining an account of what has happened in the past - uses Historical Criticism to evaluate Historical Sources **[Importance]** - Finding Solutions for Contemporary Problems - Enables us to form solutions to contemporary problems by seeking verisimilar information in the present in to the past. - Understanding the trends for present and future - Throws light on the trends today and gives prediction on what might happen. - Understanding importance and repercussions found in cultures - Stresses the relative importance and - the effects of the various interactions that are to be found within all cultures. - Reevaluation of presented historical data and factoids -- Every information presented before is reevaluated in relation to selected hypotheses, theories, and generalizations that aim to shed new light or verified information. ***[Content VS. Context]*** **Content** - the subjects or topics covered in a book or document - the matter dealt with in a field of study **Context** - the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect - the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning - the interrelated conditions in which something exists or occurs ***[The Author's Perspective]*** **Background** - a short history about the author's life **Point-of-View** - perspective used by the author that determines the approximate "distance" of the author to the narrative he or she is writing **Argument** - also called purpose; the author's stand or opinion in the narrative **Attitude** - almost similar to Argument, but reflects the mood more, which is observed on how the author addressed his or her argument - reflects the current situation and emotion of the author in the material at the time it was written or made ***[Tejeros Convention]*** The Tejeros Convention was a pivotal event in the Philippine Revolution that took place on March 22, 1897. This assembly was convened to reconcile the differences between the two factions of the Katipunan, the Magdiwang and the Magdalo, and to establish a unified government for the revolution. **Key Points from the Convention:** **Factions** - The Katipunan was divided into two main factions, the Magdiwang and the Magdalo, each with its own leadership and territory. **Purpose** - The convention aimed to unite the factions and establish a revolutionary government. **Election** - The delegates voted for various positions in the new government. Emilio Aguinaldo was elected president, while Andres Bonifacio, the Supremo of the Katipunan, was elected director of the interior. **Dispute** - A heated argument erupted when Daniel Tirona, a Magdalo member, questioned Bonifacio\'s qualifications for the position of director of the interior. Bonifacio felt insulted and declared the elections null and void. **Aftermath** - The convention ended in chaos, with Bonifacio leaving in anger. The Magdalo faction later held their own meeting and reaffirmed the election results, excluding Bonifacio. **Significance** The Tejeros Convention marked a turning point in the Philippine Revolution. [It exposed the deep divisions within the Katipunan and ultimately led to the downfall of Bonifacio]. The election of Aguinaldo as president solidified his leadership and set the stage for the continued struggle against Spanish rule. ***[Seeds of Discontent]*** **The Tejeros Convention**, held in March 1897, was a pivotal event in the Philippine Revolution, but it was also fraught with tensions and disagreements that ultimately led to the downfall of Andres Bonifacio. The primary source of these conflicts was the [rivalry between the **Magdiwang** and **Magdalo** factions] of the Katipunan. **Factional Rivalry** - The Magdiwang and Magdalo factions had competing interests and a history of mistrust. The convention\'s aim to unite them was met with resistance from both sides. **Bonifacio\'s Perceived Superiority** - The Tejeros Convention, held in March 1897, was a pivotal event in the Philippine Revolution, but it was also fraught with tensions and disagreements that ultimately led to the downfall of Andres Bonifacio. The primary source of these conflicts was the rivalry between the Magdiwang and Magdalo factions of the Katipunan. **Election Irregularities** - The election process was marred by irregularities, including the exclusion of Bonifacio from the final vote for president. This fueled his belief that the Magdalo faction had manipulated the outcome. **Daniel Tirona\'s Insult** - Tirona\'s public questioning of Bonifacio\'s qualifications for office was a personal affront that further inflamed tensions and damaged Bonifacio\'s reputation. publicly insulted Bonifacio **Magdalo Dominance** - The Magdalo faction, led by Emilio Aguinaldo, emerged as the dominant force at the convention. This shift in power dynamics was resented by many Magdiwang members, including Bonifacio\'s supporters. ***Summary*** [These factors combined to create a toxic atmosphere at the convention, leading to the breakdown of unity and the eventual dissolution of the Katipunan]. The seeds of discontent planted at Tejeros would have far-reaching consequences for the Philippine Revolution.