Name: Ma. Diana Q.

Hollero BSA-1A SSP112

Chapter 1 introduced the concept of history and its significance in our lives. It discussed
how history helps us understand where we came from, who we are, and where we might be
heading in the future. The chapter also explored various sources of historical data such as
artifacts, archives, oral traditions, and written records. Finally, it touched on historical criticism -
a method used to analyze and evaluate historical sources for their accuracy and reliability.

In Chapter 2, the focus shifted towards analyzing primary sources. The chapter provided
examples of selected primary sources like the first voyage around the world, customs of the
Tagalog, works of Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo, The political caricatures, and the speech
of Corazon C. Aquino. It explained how these sources should be analyzed by considering their
and context.

Chapter 3 delved into controversies and conflicting views in Philippine history. The
chapter emphasized that there is not just one version of history but multiple perspectives
shaped by different factors such as political ideology, cultural background, and personal biases.
It highlighted some of the debates in Philippine history like the site of the first mass, Cavite
Mutiny, and Cry of Balintawak, among others.

Overall, these three chapters taught me that history is not just about memorizing dates
or events but a critical examination of past events using reliable sources to form an accurate
understanding of what happened. Moreover, they made me realize that interpreting history
requires a deep understanding of context because every event has multiple interpretations
depending on varying viewpoints.