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