Show:
People
Major Events
Participants
Consequences
Causes
100
Who is Jose Antonio Paez?
He is a Venezuelan soldier and politician.
100
What was the name of the first revolt against the Spanish authorities?
Revolt of the Comuneros
100
List two of the groups that supported the fight for independence
Creoles, Cowboys
100
Mention three changes/consequences caused by the independence of New Granada
Conflicts in Gran Colombia
100
Explain why did the Spaniards undo the contract they had signed with the American.
The said that the were forced to sign the contract.
200
Who is Jose Maria Obando?
He was the colombian president.
200
Between who was the Mallarino-Bidlack treaty?
Between New Granada and United States.
200
Why were some blacks supporting Spain?
Because of the constitution that maintained black slavery.
200
What role did the llaneros play in the independence movement? How did their position change?
They distracted the Spanish while Bolivar attacked Bogota. At first they were angry because of the agrarian edicts but later became disillusioned with the peninsulares.
200
Mention three main causes that was a major influence in the struggle for independence of New Granada.
1. Discrimination toward the creoles 2. Enlightenment thinkings 3. Inspiration by other revolutions
300
What kind of family did Simon Bolivar come from?
Came from an aristocratic Creole family rich in land, slaves and mines.
300
In which rebellion did the Spanish declare concessions invalid and with troops from the coast and advanced and destroyed all rebels?
Comunero Rebellion
300
Who is Francisco de Paula Santander?
Solider and statesman.
300
Mention two factors that played a big role in the creoles decision to abandon their loyalty to the Spanish throne?
1.Losing the legitimate leader Ferdinand 2. the preference Spain had with the Peninsulares
300
Were a set of economic and political legislation introduced by the Spanish Crown. The Bourbon Reforms were intended to limit the power of Creoles and re-establish Spanish primacy over their colonies.
What are the Bourbon Reforms and what were they intended to do?
400
Explain how Francisco de Miranda died?
Due to his act of betrayal he was hold before he could embark. Then he was turned by his own people to the Spaniards and was sent to prison. He died in prison 4 years later.
400
Which two revolutions caused a positive influence on the people of the Spanish Americas? Why were they a positive influence?
The American Revolution (1775-1783) and the French Revolution (1789-1799).They were a positive influence because it inspired them to dream about a change in their own colonies.
400
By who were the mestizos and indigenous exploited?
Exploited by the Peninsulars and Creole Aristocracy.
400
How did independence affect Ecuador/ Venezuela?
Ecuador’s economy got worst because of the competition to its textile industry. Venezuela’s agriculture was benefited because of the low tariff policy.
400
The Rising of the Bourbons to the Spanish throne was one of the struggles that lead to independence. In 1717 Philip V established the Viceroyalty of New Granada. What present day countries formed this viceroyalty?
Venezuela, Colombia, Panama and Ecuador
500
Who is Joaquin Acosta?
He was a Colombian scientist, historian, and statesman. He sought to preserve Colombia’s early history.
500
Who led the Republican Party of Colombia and Venezuela in the battle of Boyaca?
Generals Francisco de Paula Santander and Jose Antonio Anzoategui
500
Who are the llaneros?
Venezuelan cowboys from the plains.
500
How were the relationships of Gran Colombia affected?
Centralized vs. Decentralized government. Constitution vs. breaking up Gran Colombia into smaller countries.
500
Mention three changes that they hope to effect by getting their independence form Spain?
1.political change 2. Equality among the social classes (especially between the creoles and the peninsulare). they wanted the creoles to hold government positions again 3. Grow as an independent and self-govern nation