Revolutionaries
Known as "El Liberator," he helped lead independence movements across south America.
Who is Simon Bolivar?
The terrain made it difficult for battle in Venezuela.
What is the Andes Mountain?
Bolivar fled to 1804 independent nation for rescue and to reposition for battle.
What is Haiti?
Bolivar supported this system where power is held by the national government.
What is centralism?
Bolivar met and marry the love of his life.
Who is Maria Teresa?
A country liberated by Simon Bolivar, once called New Granda
What is Columbia?
Gran Colombia included present day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and this country.
What is Panama?
1806, he made an attempt to liberate Venezuela.
Who is Francisco de Miranda?
The locally born elites were unhappy with Spanish control.
Who are the Creoles?
Gran Columbia was formed after winning independence from this European empire.
What is Spain?
One of the South Americas largest river flowing through the Llanos.
What is the Orinoco River?
This battle 1819 helped establish Gran Columbia.
What is the Battle of Boyaca'?
Disagreements over government led to this event.
What is the break up of Gran Colombia?
Bolivar's wife succumbed to this condition.
What is yellow fever?
This Venezuelan leader played a key role in independence and lateropposed Bolivar's rule.
Who is Jose Antonio Paez?
Caracas.
What is a city in Venezuela?
This Archbishop accredited the 1812 earthquake in Venezuela as a sign from God.
Who is Archbishop of Caracas?
July 5, 1811
What is Venezuela's independence?
This general helped Bolivar and later became the first president of Gran Columbia.
Who is Francisco de Paula Santander?
This city served as the capital of Gran Colombia.
What is Bogota?
Bolivar defeated Spanish soldiers and promoted to general here.
What is Cucuta, New Granada?
Bolivar admitted ...this led me to to an early career in politics
What is his wife's early death?