Read the Declaration of Philippine Independence and complete the matrix below

A. SOURCING THE DOCUMENT

QUESTIONS RESPONSES

1. Is the document/ Yes, the document is a primary source since it was written
source a primary using first-hand accounts of Ambrosio Bautista, who
source? Why? witnessed and participated during the events of the
Philippine Revolution. The document was also signed by
witnesses of said revolution at the time of writing.

2. Do you think the Yes. He was a contributor to the patriotic newspaper La

author is credible as Independencia during the Philippine Revolution, was wanted
far as the document due to participation in underground movements, was one of
is concerned? Why? the first individuals who offered his service to Aguinaldo, the
leader of the revolution, and became his political adviser.

3. For whom do you I think the document was written for the Filipinos who wished
think the document to read an official document for the proclamation of
was intended? Why Philippine Independence. I also think it was written to
do you think it was formally recognize the independence of the Philippines from
written? Spanish rule.

B. COMPRHENSION

QUESTIONS RESPONSES

4. What are the author’s Ambrosio Bautista's main arguments were that the locals
main arguments? were tired of the Spanish regime and, as an act of protest
against the abuses endured by Filipinos under Spanish rule,
he organized a revolution. That Filipinos have the right to be
free and independent, and so enjoy the rights of a sovereign
state. He also claimed that Philippine independence should
be granted as a result of the unjust killings of Rizal and
others who were sacrificed, as well as the authorities'
violation of the Penal Code of the Islands at the time.
 5. Give an example of The Declaration of Philippine Independence was issued in
historical fact that we the town of Cavite-Viejo (now known as Kawit), province of
learn from the Cavite on June 12, 1898.
document.

C. INTERPRETATION

QUESTIONS RESPONSES

6. Does the evidence in

the document offer
new information? Yes, the colors red, blue, and white in the Philippine flag were
What is this used in honor of the United States flag as thanks for their
information? assistance during theRebellion.

7. What information As I already said, I should double-check the information

should you regarding the colors chosen for the Philippine Flag because I
counter-check with was unaware at this particular aspect till today.
other sources?

8. Does this source Yes, it has broadened my understanding of its period. I

broaden or deepen became more interested with Philippine history and the
your understanding of characters that played a part to obtain our independence,
this period? How? and my "what-if" scenarios about historical events increased
even further, which I’ve pondered on many times