ALMOGELA, GABRIEL JR. G.

GRIZAL 2850

1. When do we say that a particular movement is considered a revolution? What are the
elements that make up a revolution? Is revolution necessary?
When a nation's social atmosphere shifts and the political system does not respond
appropriately, revolutions result. Typically, revolutions take the form of organized movements
aimed at effecting change—economic change, technological change, political change, or social
change. The level of inequality and poverty within a society's population, the extent to which the
population is divided along ethnic lines, the perception of official corruption, the level of armament
and level of loyalty of a government's military forces, and cultural traditions of using violence or
nonviolence to protest perceived social injustice are all factors that can affect the development of
revolutionary movements. Even if they don't always succeed, revolutions are vital for social
transformation. A revolution's success cannot be determined by how well it achieves one objective
in its totality. Instead, it should be evaluated according to the effects it has and the long-term effects
it may have.

2.What is the revolutionary breaking point for Filipinos? When is bloodshed justified?
One of the most significant historical occurrences in the Philippines was the Philippine
Revolution, which inspired generations of Filipinos to feel proudly nationalistic. In a time of
intense struggle and conflict, Filipinos from many origins came together to work for a shared
objective. The revolution against Spain was sparked in 1896 after Spanish authorities discovered
the “Katipunan,” a Filipino revolutionary society plotting against their colonizers. Revolution is
justifiable anytime government violates the goal for which it rules — the good of the people, or
more precisely the protection of their rights to life, liberty, and property.

3.Many scholars still seek to find answer to this dilemma: Did he (Rizal) or did he not endorse
revolution? Was he a counter-revolutionary?
In 1896, Rizal wrote a manifesto while he was awaiting trial in which he voiced his
opposition to the violent uprising against Spain. He explicitly denied using his name, which he
claimed other revolutionaries were using to advance certain ideas. He claimed that he has
consistently campaigned against and stated that an armed revolution is ridiculous, impossible,
and disastrous. However, he was revolutionary in his actions and writings. He paid the ultimate
price for this when he was executed for treason against Spain. Yes, Rizal was a counter-
revolutionary. Although, he was not a fighter, he fought with the Spaniards using his writings. He
died in honor for our country and we respect that. He also made the books of El Filibusterismo and
Noli Mi Tangere to fight for our country and he has been through allot of sacrifices because of the
Spaniards.