1. What are the main points of the article?

 Two major events happened in 1872. First was the 1872 Cavite Mutiny, and the other

was the martyrdom of the three martyr priests in the persons of Fathers Mariano

Gomes, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora (GOMBURZA). However, not everyone

knew that there were different accounts in reference to the said event.

 It is well to remember that the seeds of nationalism that was sown in Cavite

blossomed to the Philippine Revolution and later to the Declaration of Independence

by Emilio Aguinaldo which took place in Cavite.

 The event inspired Filipino patriots to call for reforms and eventually independence.

 The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 was the beginning of Filipino nationalism that would

eventually lead to the Philippine Revolution of 1896.

 There may be different versions of the event, but one thing is certain, the 1872 Cavite

Mutiny paved way for momentous 1898 declaration of Philippine independence.

2. Analyze contextually selected sources by considering the ff: 1) historical context of the

source; 2) author’s background, intent and authority on the subject; and 3) the source’s

relevance and meaning today.

3. Analyze the content of selected sources by identifying authors’ main arguments, points of

view, biases, and evidences presented.

The accounts of Dr.Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera and the account of Jose Montero y

Vidal. The perspectives of the two historians created an controversy, Is Cavite mutiny an

grand conspiracy an attempt in overthrowing the Spanish government in the Philippines

or Cavite Mutiny is not a grand conspiracy but merely a labor issue.

 Jose Montero y Vidal was a Spanish historian who wrote the book Historia General

de Filipinas as the Spanish version of Cavite Mutiny of 1872. Monteros account

centered on how the event was an attempt in overthrowing the Spanish government in

the Philippines. His account on mutiny was criticized as woefully biased. Carlos

Maria de la Torre was relieved from his post with the establishment in Spain of a

government which was less radical. Rafael de Izquierdo assumed control of

government. The abolition of the privileges enjoyed by the laborers of the Cavite

Arsenal of exemption from the tribute was the cause of the insurrection. Underscore

the reason for the revolution, abolition of privileges enjoyed by the workers of Cavite

Arsenal such as exemption from payment of tribute and being employed in Polos Y

Servicios (Force Labor). The presence of the native clergy, against the Spanish friars

conspired and supported the rebels.

 According to Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera, this was merely a mutiny of native

Filipino soldiers and laborers of Cavite arsenal against the harsh policy of despotic
Governor and Captain-General Rafael de Izquierdo which abolished their old-time

privileges of exemption from paying the annual tribute and from rendering forced

labor (polo). Filipinos had great hopes of an improvement in the affairs of their

country. The loss of privileges resented by the soldiers and laborers was the primary

cause of the revolt. Dissatisfaction and discontent with the government spread all

over. Gen. Izquierdo made it clear that there will be no changes in the government

and intended to govern the people with a crucifix in one hand and a sword in the

other. He also established the school of arts and trades in the country. Those who

supported ex-Governor de la Torre were classed as persona sospechosas (suspects) a

term used to refuse to obey the wishes and whims of the authorities. The peace of the

colony was broken and culminated in the overthrow of the Spanish sovereignty in the

Philippine islands. Uprisings and assassinations in the entire garrison in Cavite were

disaffected. The uprising among the soldiers in Cavite was used as a powerful lever

by the Spanish residents and by the friars.