SEQUENCING OF EVENTS PRIMARY SOURCES :SANTIAGO ALVAREZ’ “MEMOIRS OF A

GENERAL”SECONDARY SOURCE: TEODORO AGONCILLO’S “REVOLT OF THE MASS”•The Tejeros

Convention was the meeting held on March 22, 1897 between the Magdiwang and Magdalo factions of
the Katipunan at San Francisco de Malabon, Cavite. •Misunderstanding arise between Andres Bonifacio
and Daniel Tirono.•Those elected in Tejeros convention knelt before the crucifix.•Magdalo troops guard
the oath-taking ceremonies inside the parish in Tanza. •Katipunan in Cavite divide into 2 factions:
Magdalo and Magdiwang •Bonifacio invited by Magdiwang to visit Cavite. •Misunderstanding exist
between 2 rebel groups.•Convention assembly in Imus. •Eleccion happened•Bonifacio sent a letter to
Mariano Alvarez his uncle in law and Emilo Jacinto.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 2 ACCOUNTS PRIMARY SOURCES :SANTIAGO ALVAREZ’ “MEMOIRS OF A

GENERAL”SECONDARY SOURCE: TEODORO AGONCILLO’S “REVOLT OF THE MASS”The events that is given
by Alvarez is more on how the election goes and what happened during the election day in Tejeros. Also
in the given event, Alvarez

KEY PERSONALITIES PRIMARY SOURCES :SANTIAGO ALVAREZ’ “MEMOIRS OF A GENERAL”SECONDARY

SOURCE: TEODORO AGONCILLO’S “REVOLT OF THE MASS”•Supremo Andres Bonifacio- •Emilio
Aguinaldo •Daniel Tirona- Break the meeting rules and insulted the elected Jose del Rosario•Pres.
Baldomero Aguinaldo- leader of Magdalo •Santiago V. Alvarez (Magdiwang)•Maraino Alvarez•Supremo
Andres Bonifacio- •Emilio Aguinaldo •Daniel Tirona- Breakt the meeting rules and insulted the elected
Jose del Rosario•Pres. Baldomero Aguinaldo- leader of Magdalo

Primary SourceSantiago Alvarez’ Memoirs of a GeneralSecondary SourceTeodoro Agoncillo’s Revolt of

the MassesAuthor’s Background Born on July 25, 1872 in Imus, CaviteHe was known asKidlat ng
Apoy(Lightning of Fire) because of his inflamed bravery and dedication as commander in the battle of
Dalhican, Cavite. He was popularly acclaimed the "Hero of the Battle of Dalahican".In 1902, he presided
over theJunta Magna de la Comisión de la Paz(Great Council of the Peace Commission). TheJuntawas
created to accelerate the rehabilitation of the country from the destruction caused by the war.He died
October 30, 1930, at age 58 in San Pablo City and was buried at the SanPablo municipal cemetery.

Teodoro A. Agoncillo (November 9, 1912– January 14, 1985)

Born in Lemery, Batangas

was one of the pre-eminent Filipino historians of the 20th century.

He and his contemporary Renato Constantino were among the first Filipino historians who earned
renown for promoting a distinctly nationalist point of view of Filipino history (nationalist historiography).
He was also
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, Kierly Zheeryne F.CategoriesPrimary SourcesMemoirs of a General by Santiago Alvarez a.k.a

Gen.ApoySecondary SourcesRevolt of the Masses by Teodoro AgoncilloAuthor’s BackgroundGen.
Santiago Alavarez is also known as General Apoy. He was a Magdiwang man and the Commander-in-
Chief of the said faction. He was an eye-witnessed because he personally experienced the event.Teodoro
Agoncillo is a prominent Filipino historian. His book, The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio
and the Katipunan, is one of the most influential books in Philippine history.Objective of the
AuthorSantiago Alvarez focus and further explain what happened in the said election made by two
factions- Magdiwang and Magdalo in Tejeros convention. It is detailed and mentioned the delagations of
the person involved that only happens the day of the election.Teodoro Agoncillo indicates the events
before Tejeros convention. It was mentioned the dates, battle and important events that was different in
Alvarez’ knowledge.Date written or publishedMemoirs of a General by Santiago Alvarez was published in
the year 1992 at Loyola Heights, Quezon City; Ateneo de Manila University Press.In our handouts Revolt
of the Masses by Teodoro Agoncillo was published year 2002. But in other source (internet) it was
written in 1947 and was published in 1956.

Mention of datesMarch 25, 1897 – Failed assembly at TajerosMarch 26, 1897 – Another meeting
called by Pres. Baldomero Aguinaldo, but only some Magdiwang leaders attendedMarch 27, 1897 –
Meeting at Tanza (Oath-taking ceremony)April 3, 1897 – The Supremo made a bid to recapture
NoveletaMiddle of December 1896 – Aguinaldo, Tirona, and Evangelista meets BonifacioJanuary 2,
1897 – Bonifacio wrote to Mariano Alvarez about the Magdiwanf rebels; at 3pm, aparade took place in
NoveletaApril 1897 – the Spaniards conquered the townthat Bonifacio stayed inMarch 22, 1897 – A
battle happened between the Spaniards and Magdalo Soldiers in Salitran; Aguinaldo’s birthday; and a
meeting at Tajeros oddured Mention of placesA friar Estate house in Tajeros – venue for the meeting of
Lumbreras of the Magdiwang Council; another meeting was held here after the past tumultuous event
Catholic church in Tanza – Trias, Tirona, de Dioss, Rillo, and others were rumored thay they held a
meeting here with Fr. Cenon Villafranca; Meeting held on March 27 (Oath-taking ceremony)Cavite -
Cavite – were the Katipunan is divided into two factions, Magdalo and MagdiwangTalisay, Batangas –
where Magdalo government residesNasugbu, Tuwi, and Look – where Magdiwanggovernment
residesZapote – where Emilio Aguinaldo, Candido Tirona, and Edilberto Evangelista will meet
theSupremo, Andres BonifacioImus, Cavite – where Supremo took his position for granted to capture
Vicente Fernandez; where the leaders of the Magdalo