The Meaning and Relevance of History

Exercise 1.2.2
Comparative Analysis: Primary vs Secondary Sources
Name: Banta, Gilbert L. Section: OTGE 4 (20213)
Instructions:
the table withRead the following
the necessary materials
information. and fill in

Readings:
• Alvarez, S. (1992).
of a general (pp. The Katipunan
82–88). and theCity,
Quezon revolution: Memoirs
Philippines:
Ateneo de Manila University Press.
• Agoncillo, T. A. and
story of Bonifacio (2002). The Revolt (pp.
the Katipunan of the masses: The
201–217).
Quezon City, Philippines: University of the Philippines
Press.
Category Alvarez Agoncillo
Brief Santiago Virata lvarez was a Teodoro Andal Agoncillo was
description revolutionary general who a famous Filipino historian in
of the founded and served as the twentieth century. He and
author honorary president of the his compatriot Renato
Nacionalista Party's first Constantino were among the
directorate. first Filipino historians to
advocate for an uniquely
nationalist perspective on the
country's history. He was also
a poet and an essayist.

Type of Because the author, Santiago Because Teodoro A.

source V. Alvarez, is a member of the Adoncillo is a historian, his
(primary or magdiwang faction and was work is considered a
secondary) present at the meeting when secondary source because it is
the voting took place, this is a simply an excerpt from a
primary type of source. primary set of events or
books.

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Category Alvarez Agoncillo

Main points The article's main goal was to
summarize what happened at the
raised by Tejeros Convention. It aimed to draw
the article attention to election manipulation.
Members of the Magdiwang Council
who took part in the election were
allegedly duped and forcibly removed
from their future posts even before the
voters cast their ballots.
The article's major goal was to interpret
and demonstrate what transpired
before, during, and after the
Tejerosconvention. It was also a
purpose to tell the truth about what
happened during the conference and to
properly demonstrate both factions' and
everyone's misunderstandings.

Texts from Dr. Daniel Tirona requested for a Jacinta lumbreras acting president of
restoration of order and then the spoke magdiwang took the chair and opened
the article aloud. My brethren the office of the convention with introductory
which secretary of the interior is of so great a remarks summing up the purpose of the
support the scope and of such sensitivity that we meeting.
main points should not entrust it to one who is not a
raised lawter. One among us here Mr. Jose
Del Rosario. Let us reconsider the Andres Bonifacio believed that he
choice for the last position, for he has should have been given the presidency
no credentials to show attesting to any he contented that irregularities were
educational attainment” This was committed by the magdalo men and
pertaining to Andres Bonifacio, Who that he would have been elected had it
has won the votes and that their not been for the premeditated frauds of
agreement was supposed to be absolute the rival faction.
regardless of educational attainment.

It should be noted here that, unknown

to the magdiwang council, the magdalo
posted troops to guard the tanza parish
house for their oath-taking ceremonies
the troops were under strict order not to
admit any of the unwanted magdiwang
partisans.
Relevance One of the most significant events in The significance of this reading or
our history is the tejero convention. It memoir to Philippine history is that it
to Philippine demonstrates how the desire for a high- addresses our own country's past in the
history ranking post, such as the presidency, hands of the Spaniards. It is stated here
may lead to violence, deception, and how the Katipunan is accountable for
betrayal among members of the the Philippines' revolutionary effort. It
magdiwang and magdalo factions. is also revealed in this reading how the
Cheating had a significant impact on katipuneros fought for the people's
how our countrymen's relationships freedom.
were acting at the time.

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Synthesis:
Compare
records primary
using the and
twosecondary sources
articles. Whichof dohistorical
you
think provides a more accurate and detailed
information on the story? In 300 words, state and
justify your claim. Use an extra sheet of paper if needed.

The two articles are a representation of what took place

at the Tejeros Convention. Santiago V Alvarez's version
is a primary source, which means that he was present at
the event being discussed. The other version was
provided by a well-known historian. Teodoro A
Agoncillo is a secondary source, which means the
information that surround his statement might be from
a main source or a lot of research on the subject.

Despite the fact that the two stories recount the

identical occurrence, we found that Alvarez's version,
which comes from one side of the coin with resistance,
is somewhat incomplete and has a sense of sadness that
reaches out to its readers. Agoncillo's version is more
technical and contains fewer loopholes. Because of the
evidence presented by many individuals and opinions.
One who is present, a member of the interested party,
and eager to learn the truth and share it with others. We
analyzed their statements and concluded that
agoncillos' account was more factual and credible.

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