THE CRY OF BALINTAWAK Flashcards
Who wrote the August 26, 1896 version of the Cry?
General Guillermo Masangkay
What is Guillermo Masangkay’s connection to Andres Bonifacio?
He was an eyewitness to the event and a childhood friend of Bonifacio
Where and when did Guillermo Masangkay claim the First Cry took place?
At Balintawak on August 26, 1896
Where was the meeting held on August 26, 1896, according to Masangkay?
At the house of Apolonio Samson in Balintawak
Who presided over the meeting on August 26, 1896?
Andres Bonifacio
Who acted as secretary during the meeting?
Emilio Jacinto
What was the primary purpose of the meeting on August 26, 1896?
To discuss when the uprising should begin
Who opposed starting the revolution too early during the meeting?
Teodoro Plata, Briccio Pantas, and Pio Valenzuela
What reasons were given for opposing the early start of the revolution?
Lack of arms and food for soldiers, and the belief that the rich would not support the movement
What did Andres Bonifacio do when sensing he might lose the argument?
He left the session hall, spoke to the people outside, and urged them to revolt
What was the crowd’s response to Bonifacio’s fiery speech?
They shouted “Revolt!” in unison
What did Andres Bonifacio ask the people to do as a pledge for the revolt?
Destroy their cedulas
What did the act of destroying cedulas symbolize?
The formal declaration of separation from Spanish rule
Why could the people no longer return to their homes after destroying their cedulas?
The Spaniards would persecute them for either being Katipuneros or not having cedulas
What did Andres Bonifacio tell the leaders after obtaining the people’s pledge?
“The people want to revolt, and they have destroyed their cedulas”
