Tejeros Assembly and Bonifacio's Political Challenge

A set of vocabulary flashcards summarizing key terms and concepts from the lecture on the Tejeros Assembly and Bonifacio's political challenges.

Tejeros Assembly

A meeting that brought together the two major revolutionary factions in Cavite, the Magdiwang and Magdalo.

Emilio Aguinaldo

Leader who was absent from the Tejeros Assembly due to commanding Filipino forces at the Battle of Pasong Santol.

Acta de Tejeros

Document written by Bonifacio to officially reject the results of the Tejeros Assembly.

Daniel Tirona

Opposed Bonifacio's election as Secretary of the Interior, suggesting José del Rosario instead.

Majority Rule

Principle emphasized by Bonifacio that all participants should respect the results of a democratic vote.

Irregularities

Allegations made by Bonifacio to declare the election null and void, citing fraud and bias.

Pre-filled ballots

Allegations of manipulation during the election process at the Tejeros Assembly.

Tirona's insult

Action that escalated tensions and showcased the breakdown of authority during the assembly.

Undermining Bonifacio

The existence of pre-existing plans to sabotage Bonifacio's influence in the assembly.

Low votes

Bonifacio's surprising electoral outcome reflecting weaker influence than expected.

Magdiwang faction

One of the major revolutionary factions represented in the Tejeros Assembly.

Magdalo faction

Another major revolutionary faction represented in the Tejeros Assembly.

Battle of Pasong Santol

Military engagement where Aguinaldo was commanding forces during the Tejeros Assembly.

Eligibility concerns

The reason cited by Tirona for opposing Bonifacio, related to formal education and credentials.

Democratic vote

The concept that the results of the election should be respected by participants.

Escalation of tension

The consequence of Bonifacio's reaction to provocation during the assembly.

Election null and void

Bonifacio's declaration due to alleged fraud and improper conduct.

Political rivalry

Context of the conflict between the Magdiwang and Magdalo factions.

Cavite

The province where the Tejeros Assembly took place and the battle occurred.

Premeditated actions

The suggestion that Tirona's behavior was planned to undermine Bonifacio.

Influence in Cavite

Bonifacio's weaker than expected political support as revealed by the electoral results.