READ_PH | Lesson 2: Meaning and Relevance of History & Primary Sources

How is history viewed as a science?

As a developmental and evolving study that helps people surpass suffering and improve society.

What lessons can be learned from the Battle of Tirad Pass?

• Lack of foresight and planning,

• Poor organization,

• Disunity among Filipinos.

Why is history never objective?

Because writers romanticize, sanitize, or edit narratives due to biases.

[Sanitizing, Editing, and Romanticizing History] Give an example of romanticized history.

“Day of Valor” renamed from “Fall of Bataan” to avoid a defeatist tone.

[Sanitizing, Editing, and Romanticizing History] What is the danger of romanticizing?

It distorts truth to promote national pride or emotion over accuracy.

[Primary Sources] What is a primary source?

A document or object created during the period under study, offering firsthand accounts.

[Primary Sources] Give examples of primary sources.

Diaries, letters, manuscripts, news reports, artifacts, artworks, official records.

[Primary Sources] What is historical revisionism?

The process of reinterpreting history; becomes distortion when used for political manipulation.