Here is a brief remark on Philippines independence. It was written by a teacher who hates memorization. Another teacher says that history is mainly memorization, you cannot live with it.
The Philippines did not attain independence on June 12, 1898. What the recognized leader of the Filipino revolutionaries, Aguinaldo, did was PROCLAIM (or declare) independence. The main battle was still to be won, with the Spanish troops making a last stand in Manila (ntramuros today). American ships controlled Manila Bay while land surrounding Manila was in the hands of Filipino revolutionaries.
In war, one side is deemed to have won after accomplishing two things: one, win the main battle (Dien Bien Phu in the fight between France and Vietnam and Saigon between North and South Vietnam), and two, carry out a mopping-up operation against remnant enemy forces elsewhere. Filipino forces have not done either by June 12, 1898.
Aguinaldo’s intention in proclaiming independence was to convince other nations, especially the American people, that our country was already independent. And should American troops invade the Philippines later, such act would appear to be, to the American people and the rest of the world, depriving a free nation of its independence. The obvious hope was that Americans would disapprove of that invasion.
Spanish troops were still fighting the Filipinos. This is at least the case. And mopping-up operation still has to be fought. In the case of the lady teacher, the main point is the answer to the question when was independence won: June 12, 1898. The student just memorizes the date.
There are other information, Dien Bhen Phu, Fance, Vietnam and others. The story is short but it includes a lot to be learned. Memorization is not the main thing. It is not the subordinate things. Students learn much from the story. The short essay came from the instructor who is in control of the essay. He is obviously very bright. He is in control of his story. He knows what is important.
Here is a brief remark on Philippines independence. It was written by a teacher who hates memorization. Another teacher says that history is mainly memorization, you cannot live with it.
The Philippines did not attain independence on June 12, 1898. What the recognized leader of the Filipino revolutionaries, Aguinaldo, did was PROCLAIM (or declare) independence. The main battle was still to be won, with the Spanish troops making a last stand in Manila (ntramuros today). American ships controlled Manila Bay while land surrounding Manila was in the hands of Filipino revolutionaries.
In war, one side is deemed to have won after accomplishing two things: one, win the main battle (Dien Bien Phu in the fight between France and Vietnam and Saigon between North and South Vietnam), and two, carry out a mopping-up operation against remnant enemy forces elsewhere. Filipino forces have not done either by June 12, 1898.
Aguinaldo’s intention in proclaiming independence was to convince other nations, especially the American people, that our country was already independent. And should American troops invade the Philippines later, such act would appear to be, to the American people and the rest of the world, depriving a free nation of its independence. The obvious hope was that Americans would disapprove of that invasion.
Spanish troops were still fighting the Filipinos. This is at least the case. And mopping-up operation still has to be fought. In the case of the lady teacher, the main point is the answer to the question when was independence won: June 12, 1898. The student just memorizes the date.
There are other information, Dien Bhen Phu, Fance, Vietnam and others. The story is short but it includes a lot to be learned. Memorization is not the main thing. It is not the subordinate things. Students learn much from the story. The short essay came from the instructor who is in control of the essay. He is obviously very bright. He is in control of his story. He knows what is important.
By: Teresa Canare | Bataan National Highschool | Balanga, Bataam
