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The Declaration of Independence

The document summarizes the historical context and significance of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. It was proclaimed on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite, marking the end of over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. General Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the Philippine Revolution and first president of the Philippine Republic, read the declaration proclaiming the country's sovereignty and independence from Spain. The declaration laid the foundation for the Philippines' modernization and establishment as a sovereign nation with its own government and institutions. It continues to serve as an important symbol of the Filipino people's struggle for freedom and independence.

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The Declaration of Independence

The document summarizes the historical context and significance of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. It was proclaimed on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite, marking the end of over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. General Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the Philippine Revolution and first president of the Philippine Republic, read the declaration proclaiming the country's sovereignty and independence from Spain. The declaration laid the foundation for the Philippines' modernization and establishment as a sovereign nation with its own government and institutions. It continues to serve as an important symbol of the Filipino people's struggle for freedom and independence.

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Name : GUITGUITIN, ARLENE C.

BEED- 2B
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Historical Context of the Source Time & place it was Written The Author’s background, The Source’s Relevance & Meaning
and the Situation of the intent, authority of the Today
Time Subject
The Declaration of Philippine The Declaration of The document, known as Firstly, the Declaration of Philippine
Independence was made on June Philippine Independence the Acta de la Proclamacion Independence serves as a reminder of
12, 1898, in Kawit, Cavite, was proclaimed on June 12, de la Independencia del the Philippines' rich history and its
Philippines. It marked the end of 1898, in Kawit, Cavite, Pueblo Filipino, was written struggle for sovereignty. It symbolizes
333 years of Spanish colonial rule Philippines. The declaration and signed by Ambrosio the country's long and arduous journey
in the country and the beginning of marked the end of over 300 Rianzares Bautista, the towards freedom and independence,
a new era in Philippine history. years of Spanish President of the Malolos which is still ongoing. The declaration
colonization and the Congress, and Felipe G. also highlights the Filipinos' unwavering
The historical context leading up to beginning of Philippine Calderon, both members of determination and resilience to fight for
the Declaration of Philippine independence. The the revolutionary their rights and freedom.
Independence was a period of declaration was read by government. The original
intense political, social, and General Emilio Aguinaldo, document is kept in the Secondly, the Declaration of Philippine
economic changes in the the first president of the National Library of the Independence paved the way for the
Philippines. In the late 19th century, Philippine Republic, from Philippines. country's modernization and
Filipino nationalism was on the rise, the balcony of his home in The Declaration of development. After gaining independence
fueled by a growing middle class Kawit, Cavite, in front of a Philippine Independence from Spain, the Philippines became a
and an increasing sense of Filipino large crowd of Filipinos who was primarily authored by sovereign nation and was able to
identity. had gathered to witness the General Emilio Aguinaldo, establish its own government and
historic event. This event who was a revolutionary institutions. This laid the foundation for
took place during the leader and the first the Philippines' economic and political
Philippine Revolution president of the Philippine growth.
against Spanish colonial Republic. Aguinaldo was
rule, which began in 1896 born on March 22, 1869, in In conclusion, the Declaration of
and ended with the Treaty Kawit, Cavite, Philippines. Philippine Independence remains relevant
of Paris in 1898, which He played a significant role and meaningful today, as it serves as a
ceded the Philippines to the in the Philippine Revolution reminder of the country's rich history and
United States. against Spanish the Filipinos' struggle for freedom and
colonization and became a independence. It inspires the Filipino
symbol of Filipino people to uphold the values of
nationalism and democracy and patriotism and to
independence. continue striving for progress and
development.
The primary intent of the
Declaration of Philippine
Independence was to
proclaim the sovereignty
and independence of the
Philippine Republic from
Spanish colonial rule. The
declaration aimed to
establish the Philippines as
a sovereign nation with its
own government,
constitution, and national
identity.

As the leader of the


Philippine Revolution and
the first president of the
Philippine Republic, General
Emilio Aguinaldo had the
authority to proclaim the
country's independence. He
was seen as the legitimate
representative of the
Filipino people who had
fought for their freedom and
independence.

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