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1. Who are the accounts of primary sources of the story? How did they participate
in the revolution?
 The reports of Dr. Pio Valenzuela, Santiago Alvarez, and Guillermo Masangkay are
indeed the narrative's primary sources. Dr. Pio Valenzuela entered the Katipunan
organization, a group that wanted freedom for the Philippines from Spanish colonial
control, which sparked the Philippine Revolution. Santiago was the general of the
general of the council in Cavite when the revolution occured. From 1896 to 1897, he
battled heroically against the Spaniards. Masangkay was a founding member of
Katipunan and a prominent figure in the Filipino-American Conflict as either a
revolutionary commander.
2. According to the accounts, where and when did the first cry of revolution happen?
 It is unexpected that there are various interpretations and stories of the timeframe and
location of the movement's initial cry. This topic has remained unresolved to this day.
The so-called Cry is thought to have occurred in Balintawak, however some argue that it
actually occurred in Pugad Lawin. Nonetheless, there are several variations to examine
while identifying the true time and location of the so called cry. The “Cry of Pugad
Lawin” occurred on August 23, 1896 claimed by Pio Valenzuela’s Controversial. The “Cry
of Bahay Toro” occurred on August 24 1896 happens in Sampalukan, the barrio of Bahay
Toro. The first “cry” occurred on August 25 1896 in Caloocan who claimedby Gregoria de
Jesus’ version.
3. What is the significance of the tearing of the cedulas? What did the cedulas
signify?
 The shredding of the cedulas represents their struggle and will to be free from the
Spaniards. This is also the defining moment with in Filipinos' refusal to accept Spanish
colonial control over the Philippine Islands. With sorrow in their faces, the people drew
out their cedulas and started ripping them into parts as one. The cedula is a reflection of
Spain's oppression over Filipinos, who were referred to as "indios" during the 300 year
rule. It is a scrap of paper that represents the Spaniards' slavery, and ripping it signifies
the beginning of our battle for sovereignty and liberty.
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