Before Independence
Who ruled Colombia before independence?
Spain
What happened on July 20, 1810?
Colombia began its independence movement / The Cry of Independence
Who helped free Colombia?
Simon Bolivar
What is a battle?
A fight between opposing groups or armies
Is Colombia independent today?
Yes
What country controlled Colombia?
Spain
What did many people want?
Freedom
Simón Bolívar was a _______
Leader/Liberator
Which battle helped Colombia become free?
The Battle of Boyacá
What are the colors of the Colombian flag?
Yellow, blue, and red
What did people have to follow?
The king's rules
What does independence mean?
Being free to govern yourself
What was Bolívar's nickname?
The Liberator
In what year was the Battle of Boyacá?
1819
What is the capital of Colombia?
Santa Fé de Bogotá
What was Colombia called?
New Granada
Name one city that declared independence.
Cartagena, Bogotá, Socorro, or Tunja
Did Bolívar fight for Spain or Colombia?
Colombia (the independence movement)
Who won the Battle of Boyacá?
The independence forces (Patriots)
Who makes the laws today?
The government / Congress
Name one city that was important during colonial times
Bogotá, Cartagena, Popayán, or Santa Marta
Why did people want independence?
They wanted freedom from Spanish rule and more rights
Name another independence hero.
Francisco de Paula Santander, Antonio Nariño, Camilo Torres, or Policarpa Salavarrieta
Why was the battle important?
It helped secure Colombia's independence from Spain
Name something you like about Colombia.
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