1) Was the retraction of Rizal historically true?

Yes, The Hungarians rose up in rebellion, and the Christian army crumbled from within.
By releasing forged communications, the Ottomans were able to win the war. During World War
II, the British initiated Operation Mincemeat to preserve the confidentiality of the Allied attempt
to invade Sicily in 1943. This was a deception operation aimed at deceiving German intelligence
about the true target of the Allied Invasion of Europe's start.

2. Who composed the so-called retraction document?

At least four texts containing Rizal's retraction have been discovered. The fourth
document, the short formula of the retraction, was published in El Imparcial the day after Rizal's
execution. On the day of Rizal's execution, Dec. 30, 1896, the first text was written in La Voz
Espanola and Diaro de Manila. The second text was published on February 14, 1897, in the
fortnightly journal La Juventud in Barcelona, Spain; it was written by an unknown writer who
would later be identified as Fr. Balaguer fourteen years later.

3) Of what purpose does the retraction serve the Spanish colonial government and the
Catholic Church?
Eleven nations, approximately 700 million people, and a diverse range of religious
practices make up Southeast Asia. The Philippines, for example, is one of only two Southeast
Asian countries where Christianity is the dominant religion (the other being East Timor).
According to CIA World Factbook figures from 2000, 90 percent of the country's 104 million
citizens identify as Christians, with Catholics constituting the rest.

4) What good does the retraction do to Rizal himself?

Since it was first brought up, Rizal's removal from religious error has been a contentious
claim. Rizal disowns his entire life's work in it. He is said to have written a supposed retraction
letter. This document is significant because Rizal influenced the Katipunan, a party that called
for Philippine independence. Rizal, ironically, was not a strong supporter of independence. He
knows that the people are not yet ready to fight for freedom at the time he was in, and that any
effort would only result in heavy losses and hardship for the people.
5) Does Rizal’s retraction mar his image as a patriot and as a principled hero of the
Filipino nation? Why?
He was a strong supporter of important reforms during the Spanish period, demonstrating
his love for our nation, the Philippines. He is the author of a book that has demonstrated his
principles and from which people are still learning today. It demonstrates love for our country
because he wishes for peace in his country without resorting to violence or revolt against those
who want to elevate themselves above Filipinos, but using his experience and virtues to write
novels.

6) What is the significance of the Cry of Rebellion in Philippine History?

The Cry of Revolt took place in the Philippines in August 1896, northeast of Manila,
where they proclaimed independence from the Spanish colonial government. These events are
significant milestones in the history of colonies fighting for independence from their colonizers.

7) Where lies the problem of the various dates and places of the Cry?
The identification of the date and location where the cry occurred is the root of the
controversy surrounding this incident. Teodoro Agoncillo, a well-known Filipino historian,
highlights the incident in which Bonifacio ripped the cedula, or tax receipt, in front of
Katipuneros, who did the same.

8) Is it still meaningful to commemorate the Cry despite the various claims of dates and
places by primary and secondary sources? Why?
If the term is taken literally, the Cry refers to the yelling of nationalistic slogans in mass
gatherings, then there were a lot of them. Some writers mention a Cry of Montalban in the
Pamitinan Caves in April 1895, when a group of Katipunan members scrawled “Viva la
independencia Filipina!” on the cave walls, long before the Katipunan decided to initiate a
nationwide revolution.
9) What is more significant to commemorate than the various dates and places of the Cry?
Why?
The reason for the 1911 monument's placement is unknown. It couldn't have been to
commemorate the location of Apolonio Samson's house in barrio Kangkong; Katipuneros
commemorated the location on Kaingin Road, between Balintawak and San Francisco del Monte
Avenue. The 1911 memorial should not have been designed to commemorate the site of the first
military battle, which the Katipuneros fought and won.