By 1896, there were concrete and objective conditions in the economy, society, and governance that justified revolution at the time of Katipunan
The wealthy and educated class was divided on the issue of independence and the use of force to obtain it
It was the masses, mostly the poor, less educated, and illiterate, led by the Katipunan, who were ready
Discovery of Katipunan
1. Manuel Sityar reported questionable activities
2. Rumors reached the friars through their spies
3. Katipuneros Apolonio de la Cruz and Teodoro Patiño had a dispute
4. Sister Teresa advised Patiño to confide to Father Mariano Gil
5. Father Mariano discovered evidence in the printing shop of Diario de Manila
Cry of Pugadlawin
1. Bonifacio organized a secret assembly
2. Gathering at Balintawak
3. Code change and preparation
4. Cry of Balintawak
The fighting begins
1. Bonifacio led his army to attack the arsenal in San Juan Del Monte
2. Spanish soldiers fought a delaying battle
3. Spanish reinforcements drove back Bonifacio and his men
Governor General Ramon Blanco issued a decree declaring a state of war on Manila and seven Luzon provinces and placed them in martial law
Blanco's policy of attraction was intended to win over the Filipinos to the side of the government and thus, end rebellion
Reign of terror
1. Series of executions by the government began
2. Four members of the Katipunan were executed
3. Thirteen were put to death and are now as "Los Trece Martires"
Rizal's execution
1. Rizal appeared before Colonel Francisco Garcia Olive
2. Rizal's trial and conviction
3. Rizal's execution by a firing squad
Rizal's execution did not dishearten the revolutionists, but emboldened the Filipinos to fight for their country and its independence
Emilio Aguinaldo
Led the rebels against the Spaniards
Won victory after victory and was called Heneral Miong
Katipunan in Cavite was divided in two factions: Magdiwang and Magdalo
Tejero's Convention
1. Leaders of Magdiwang and Magdalo met to address internal issues
2. Heated debates about establishing a new government
3. Bonifacio became the chairman
4. New government established, with Emilio Aguinaldo as President
Daniel Tirona objected to Bonifacio's election as Director of the Interior, which insulted Bonifacio
Another meeting at Tejeros
1. Bonifacio, Ricarte and others met and agreed to issue a document called Acta de Tejeros (Tejeros Resolution)
2. They gave their reasons for rejecting the results of the previous day's election and establishment of government
Rosario
Insulted Bonifacio
Bonifacio's reaction to Tirona's comment
1. Demanded a retraction
2. Pulled out a pistol but was stopped from firing by Ricarte
Bonifacio's actions after the confrontation
1. Declared the assembly dissolved
2. Annulled all decisions made
3. Left with his supporters
Bonifacio, Ricarte and many others met at the same place
March 23
ActadeTejeros (Minutes of Tejeros)
Document that put on record what happened in the election that was held the previous day
Tejeros Resolution
Document that gave their reasons for rejecting the results of the previous day's election and establishment of government
The Tejeros Resolution was signed by Bonifacio and 44 other plotters</b>
The main reason they cited was the fraud committed by the Magdalo people
At Naik, they drew up another document
1. Resolved to establish a government independent of, and separate from, that established at Tejeros
2. Organized an army "by persuasion or force"
3. Appointed a military commander of their own choice
The Naik document was signed by 41 men including Bonifacio, Ricarte, Pio del Pilar and Severino de las Alas
The Naik document posed a potential danger to the cause of the Revolution, as it meant a definite split in the ranks of the revolutionists and an almost certain defeat in the face of a united and well-armed enemy
Aguinaldo sent an emissary with some soldiers to persuade Bonifacio to recognize the Tejeros election results
1. Colonel Agapito Bonzon used force on Bonifacio and his brothers
2. Ciriaco was killed in the skirmish
3. Bonifacio was wounded on the neck and on the left arm
4. Bonifacio was captured and brought to the municipal building of Indang
5. Transferred to Maragondon and tried for treason
The militarycourtthattriedBonifacio was composed of men who were hostile to him
Without strong evidence, the military court pronounced Bonifacio and his brother Procopio, guilty of treason
Bonifacio and his brother Procopio were sentenced to be shot to death
On May 10, 1897, Major Lazaro Macapagal took the prisoners from their prison cells and brought them to Mount Tala, where the Bonifacio brothers were executed
Departmental Government of Central Luzon
Established by the rebels, people of Central Luzon, at Mount Puray. Comprised the provinces of Manila, Morong, Bulacan, Laguna, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Pangasinan
By 1896, there were concrete and objective conditions in the economy, society, and governance that justified revolution at the time of Katipunan
The people were not totally united
The wealthy and educated class was divided on the issue of independence and the use of force to obtain it
It was the masses, mostly the poor, less educated, and illiterate, led by the Katipunan, who were ready
Departmental Government of Central Luzon
President: Father Pedro Dandan
Vice-President: Anastacio Francisco
Secretary of the Treasury: Paciano Rizal
Secretary of War: Cipriano Pacheco
Secretary of the Interior: Teodoro Gonzales
Secretary of Welfare: Feliciano Jocson
Biak-na-Bato Republic
Republican government established by Aguinaldo before July or early in July
Discovery of Katipunan
1. Manuel Sityar reported questionable activities
2. Rumors reached the friars through their spies
3. Katipuneros Apolonio de la Cruz and Teodoro Patiño had a dispute
4. Sister Teresa advised Patiño to confide to Father Mariano Gil
5. Father Mariano discovered evidence in the printing shop of Diario de Manila