Stages of our colombian past. (independence)
- 2. What was the revolution of the comuneros?- 1780 • Due to the increase in taxes, the inhabitants of Socorro (Santander) led by Manuela Beltrán, were revealed against the Spaniards. • They marched to Bogota and demanded the viceroy Antonio Caballero y Góngora the abolition of the taxes. • Although at the beginning the king promised to do so, he did not and he set a trap for the commoners. • In fact, the leader José Antonio Galán (killed) fell silent as a victim.
- 3. ¿What was the Independence? Independence was a long revolutionary process in which our territory was separated from the old Spanish Empire. Many people participated in this process, such as Spaniards, Creoles, Afro-descendants, indigenous people, women and even children. The Battle of Boyacá painted by the Venezuelan artist Martín Tovar in 1890
- 4. There were several causes for independence: ■ The refusal of the Spanish kingdom to the participation of the creoles. This produced the writing of the Memorial of Grievances of Camilo Torres. ■ The cry of independence on July 20, 1810. ■ Battle of Boyacá on August 7, 1819 Simón Bolívar Francisco P. Santander Camilo Torres Antonio Nariño Causes of the independence
- 5. • The people of New Granada (now Colombia) were unhappy with Spanish rules. • Bogota’s patriots had a plan. On the morning of the July 20th of 1810, they would ask to Mr. Llorente to borrow a flower vase with which to adorn a table for a celebration in honor of Antonio Villavicencio, a well- known patriot. • It was assumed that Llorente, who had a reputation for de an angry men, would refuse. His refusal would be the excuse to provoke a riot and force the Viceroy to hand power over to the creoles. • Meanwhile, Joaquín Camacho would go to the Viceregal palace and request an open council: they knew that this, too, would be refused. • The people of Bogota took to the streets to protest Spanish arrogance. • In reality, it was the first official step on Colombia's freedom. Cry of the independence- 1810
- 6. The first Republic or “Patria Boba” - 1812 After the defeat of the Spaniards, the granadinos took control of the nation. However, the differences between federalists and centralists, conditioned a period of political instability and the beginning of several armed clashes known as civil wars.
- 7. The Spanish Reconquest - 1814 Following the figths between federalists and centralists, the Spanish initiated the reconquest of our territory. Pablo Morillo, known as "The Peacemaker", was the one to command the Spanish reconquest. He was responsible for the deaths of many men and women.
- 8. • It took place on August 7th 1819, and not only did it put an end to violent disputes for power in Colombian territory, but it also solidified the independence path the country had set for itself on July 20th 1810. • It all began with a series of battles led by the Independence Campaign —which was led by Simón Bolívar. • After a six-hour combat, the Independence troops won and obtained the Spaniards submission, which were taken as prisoners. Battle of Boyacá -1819
- 9. Activity Present the possible effects of historical continuity of the independence through a TV news. Make groups of 3 students and use puppets • Revolutions and independence around the world • Revolution of the comuneros • Ideas in the Viceroyalty of New Granada • The cry of independence on July 20, 1810 • Battle of Boyacá on August 7, 1819 • The first Republic or “Patria Boba” • The Spanish Reconquest