Process Questions: Essay

1. What does the document want to convey?

For me, the document wants to convey the proclamation of sovereignty and
the freedom of the Philippines from the colonial rule of the Spaniards or
Spanish Government. It also conveys a message that the Philippines has the right
to run as a country . However, the Philippines, headed by the Dictatorial
Government has declared its independence. In addition, Our Philippine flag and
it's symbols are also introduced. It sends a message that we can bring back what
others took from us. Our country and our freedom. Also, this document proved that
even though we are colonized over 300 years, if we become one and unite, we can
never be conquered by the conqueror.

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2. How did the revolutionaries regard Aguinaldo based on the document?

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Based on my understanding and previous topics, the revolutionaries half in two.

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The Magdalo and Magdiwang. On the Magdalo side, of course Aguinaldo is highly

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them was greedy. But still, based on my understanding about the document,they
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mutually bind and support the declaration with their lives and Honor.
3. According to the document, what do the symbols in the Philippine flag
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According to the document, White Triangle represents the Katipunan Society. The
three stars represent Luzon, Mindanao, and Panay Island. These 3 major islands are
where the revolution started. The sun represents the gigantic steps that were made
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by the son of this land towards progress and civilization. The eight rays of the Sun
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represent the 8 provinces of Manila(Cavite,Bulacan,Pampanga,Nueva

Ecija,Bataan,Laguna,Batangas). Lastly, these colors Blue, White, and Red
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commemorates the flag of the United States of North America because Americans
helped us to gain our freedom from the hands of spaniards.
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4. How did the Filipinos regard the United States according to the document?
The Filipinos were thankful to the Americans for their help in overthrowing
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spaniards. But of course, Aguinaldo and other Filipinos were not aware of the
agreement between spaniards and americans. Afterwards, the Filipino-American
War broke out and the gratitude of the filipino was changed into rage and anger.
5. What is the importance of this document in the history of our country?

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 For me, the significance of this document is that it reveals the reasons behind the
Philippine Revolution. It reveals how spaniards treated early Filipinos.It tells us the
truth about the struggle of our ancestors in fighting for Independence. It reveals the
war of Independence. It also reveals what kind of government Aguinaldo did
during the time we gained our independence from the hands of the spaniards. The
momentous event of Proclaiming that we are a free country after colonized exactly
333 years. Also, the event itself is significant because it tells us how we gained our
freedom after being chained by the spaniards.Furthermore, we get to know the
explanations of our Philippine Flag. Lastly, we have a special day that Filipinos
remember the courage and sacrifices by soldiers and heroes who fought for our
motherland.

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