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Who was the leader of the Patriot army?
Simón Bolívar.
From which country did Bolívar begin the march?
Venezuela.
What did the farmers give the soldiers to eat?
Hot soup.
In what year did the battle happen?
1819
Why didn't the Patriot soldiers give up?
Answer: Because they wanted freedom for their people.
Who commanded the front troops?
Francisco de Paula Santander.
What mountains did the soldiers cross?
The Andes Mountains.
What did the farmers give the soldiers to stay warm?
Thick blankets.
On what date was the Battle of Boyacá?
Answer: August 7, 1819.
Why was the journey through the Pisba Páramo difficult?
Answer: Because it was very cold and dangerous.
Who was the Spanish commander?
Colonel José María Barreiro.
What dangerous place did they cross?
The Pisba Páramo.
What animals did the farmers give the soldiers?
Fresh horses.
How long did the battle last?
Answer: Two hours.
Why did the farmers help the Patriot army?
Answer: They wanted to support them / They supported their fight for freedom.
Who attacked the Spanish army from behind?
José Antonio Anzoátegui.
Near which river did the battle happen?
The Teatinos River.
What did Bolívar want to stop the Spanish soldiers from doing?
Reaching Bogotá.
About how many Spanish soldiers surrendered?
Answer: More than 1,600.
Why was the Battle of Boyacá important?
Answer: It helped liberate central Colombia.
Who welcomed the Patriot soldiers?
The local citizens (farmers).
At what famous bridge did Bolívar stop the Spanish army?
Boyacá Bridge.
How did the Spanish soldiers finish the battle?
They surrendered.
What city did the Spanish army want to reach?
Answer: Santafé de Bogotá.
What did the victory help achieve in South America?
Answer: It paved the way for the independence of South America.