https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l The Events of Colombian History en-us 2018-10-24 16:12:29 UTC 2018-10-25 16:47:33 UTC hello@padlet.com 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296540164 In 1499, Alonso de Ojeda discovers the Territory of Colombia. For 26 years, Colombia was not claimed. Finally in 1525 the Spanish colonized Colombia, and Colombia became land of The Spanish Empire. ]]> 2018-10-24 16:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296540164 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296544695 Colombia is under Spanish control for nearly 3 centuries. For a long period of time, Colombia along with counties like Venezuela fight for their freedom. Finally in 1819, Simon Bolivar defeats the Spanish at Boyaca. Colombia is now free along with Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama and is now deemed Gran Colombia.]]> 2018-10-24 16:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296544695 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296550109 Nearly a decade after declaring independence from Spain, Colombia and neighboring country Panama leave Gran Colombia. Both Panama and Colombia are apart of one nation. The Country they left is now called "Nueva Granada".]]> 2018-10-24 16:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296550109 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296553378 The two biggest parties, The Liberals and the Conservatives fight in a war. The Liberals accuse the Conservative party of cheating elections. Over 120,000 citizens die in the win for the Conservative party.]]> 2018-10-24 16:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296553378 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296561068 La Valencia or "Violence" was the second war between The Liberal and Conservative parties. An estimated 200000 people died during the 10 year war with 112000 people dying in the first 2 years. The Liberal party won this war. Panama leaves the nation making Panama and Colombia two different countries.]]> 2018-10-24 16:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/296561068 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297043571 Juan Manuel Santos the Colombian president decides to end the conflict. Negotiations start and each party agrees to stop fighting with bloodshed. This event officially ended all future civil wars in Colombia. ]]> 2018-10-25 16:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297043571 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297047869 During all of the civil wars, many political prisoners were captured. Belisario Betancur released everyone imprisoned due to Civil war crimes. Additionally, he grants amnesty to all guerrillas ]]> 2018-10-25 16:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297047869 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297052125 M-19 Guerrillas attack the Supreme Court of Colombia. They entered through the basement and worked their way up the building. 11 judges and 90 additional people died. ]]> 2018-10-25 16:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297052125 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297054754 Pablo Escobar a very popular drug lord who resided in Colombia went hiding. He was quoted stating, "I'd rather have a grave in Colombia than a jail cell in the US". After found on the rooftop of a building, he was fatally shot in the head.]]> 2018-10-25 16:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297054754 1413101 https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297056908 Pastrana's "Plan Colombia" wins military aid from the US. The plan states prevention on drug trafficking. This plan will also go on to fight Rebels.]]> 2018-10-25 16:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/1413101/cb62a3tws41l/wish/297056908