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200
Colombia begins trading and creating art.
The Chibchas farm, mine salt and emeralds, and trade with other people in central Andes. They craft pottery, gold works, and cotton fabrics. -
Period: 200 to
Colombia
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Jan 1, 1533
Pedro finds land and centers are made.
Pedro de Heredia founds Cartagena. The town becomes Colombia’s main trading center and port. -
Jan 1, 1536
The Spanish found Bogotá and Cali.
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A tax rebellion becomes the first Colombian revolt against spanish power.
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Colombia takes Spanish crown.
Napoleon Bonaparte takes the Spanish crown and gives it to his brother. Many Spanish colonies refuse to recognize Joseph as their ruler. -
Simón Bolívar ousts the Spanish and establishes the republic of Gran Colombia.
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Bolívar dies while other bordering countries win independence.
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Women win the right to vote and parties form goverments.
The Liberal and Conservative parties also form the National Front and alternate presidency for the next 16 years. -
Guerrilla group M-19 occupies the Palace of Justice.
Their battle with the military kills over 100 people