USE FLIPGRID
A DOCUMENT ANALYSIS OF PROCLAMATION OF THE PHILIPPINE
INDEPENDENCE
Attached is a 21-page copy of the Proclamation of the Philippine Independence, with a link to the University of
Michigan’s Collection on secondary sources for its clear Spanish copy and English Translation. This document is
downloaded from the National Library of the Philippines with this link: http://web.nlp.gov.ph/nlp/?q=node/10008
Make a 3-minute video analysing the said document.
ON EXTERNAL CRITICISM:
1. Describe completely and concisely the document whether it is typed or handwritten, the stamp and other
marks, the signature and all others physical that you can find from the document.
2. Who are the signatories of the document? Mention two of the signatories and write up to five words of their
background in Philippine History. What are their roles in the Philippine Revolution or of the 1st Republic?
3. Who is the intended reader of the said document?
4. When was this document made?
ON INTERNAL CRITICISM: Be responsive to the questions and answer concisely.
1. What does the document is talking about?
2. What are the main sentiments of the signatories of the proclamation that they expressed in the document?
3. Mention just one event found in the document showing that the signatories to this proclamation historicized
their formal struggle.
4. Did you find some historical error stated in the document. Are there any?
5. Why do you think the proclamation did not mention the Katipinan?
6. What was happening at the time in history this document was created?
7. What did you find out from this document that you might not learn anywhere else?
8. What other primary or secondary source you found online and which you used to help you understand this
document?
Make sure that you will be able to analyse the document in a logical manner. Avoid using virtual background, texts or
other audio in your flipgrid video.