Readings

in
Philippine History
“The Meaning and Relevance of History”
(Comparative Analysis: Primary vs. Secondary Sources)

By Group 1:
BENIG, John Ryan
MANCERA, Gealyn Mae
MERCADO, Miel Juztin
PAGSIBIGAN, Akhi Shane
TOLERO, Yahna Althea
 THE MEANING AND RELEVANCE OF HISTORY

Exercise 1.2.2
Comparative Analysis: Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Name: Benig, Mancera, Mercado, Pagsibigan, Tolero Section: A50
Instructions: Read the following materials and fill in the table with the necessary information.
Readings:
 Alvarez, S. (1992). The Katipunan and the revolution: Memoirs of a general (pp. 82–
88). Quezon City, Philippines: Ateneo de Manila University Press.
 Agoncillo, T. A. (2002). The Revolt of the masses: The story of Bonifacio and the
Katipunan (pp. 201–217). Quezon City, Philippines: University of the Philippines Press.
Category Alvarez Agoncillo
Category Alvarez Agoncillo
Brief description of the
author.
Type of source (primary or
secondary).
Main points raised by the
article.
Texts from the article which
support the main points
raised.
Relevance to Philippine
history.

Synthesis:
Compare primary and secondary sources of historical records using the two articles.
Which do 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.