Document Analysis Worksheet Document
Document Analysis Worksheet Document
Analysis
Worksheet ANALYZE THE DOCUMENT
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document document
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Describe it as if you were explaining to someone who can’t see it. Think about: Is it handwritten or typed?
Is it all by the same person? Are there stamps or other marks? What else do you see on it?
The content of this document was handwritten and read by Ambrocio Rianzares Bautista which
is all about the Act of Declaration of Philippine Independence which happened on June 12,1898
at the Province of Cavite. It is the proclamation of the Philippine Independence from Spanish
rule and colonization. Furthermore, this document was edited by Sulpicio Guevara.
When is it from?
The proclamation was written and read on June 12,1898 and this document was edited on
1972.
Where is it from?
The Act of Declaration of the Philippine Independence was held in town of Cavite-Viejo,
Province of Cavite and the source of this document was from Manila: National Historical
Commission.
“We do hereby proclaim and declares solemnly in the name and by authority of the people of
these Philippine Islands, that they are and have the right to be free and independent; that they
have ceased to have any allegiance to the Crown of Spain; that all political ties between them are
and should be completely severed and annulled;”
What was happening at the time in history this document was created?
The Philippines was colonized by the Spanish in the latter part
of the 16th century.
What did you find out from this document that you might not learn anywhere else?
What other documents or historical evidence are you going to use to help you understand this event or
topic?