USPR Unit II Lesson 2

Final questions - 61 to 80.

61) What were the two sides of the Colombian Civil War of 1899-1902?

Liberals and Conservatives

62) Where did the liberal party find support in Panama during the conflict?

In the rural areas - en el interior

63) How did the people of Panama see the Colombian government during the Civil War?

They saw them as arrogant and neglectful.

64) Did any major battles take place in Panama during the Colombian civil war?

Yes 3 (in 1900, 1901, and 1902)

65) What treaty gave the US the right to use force during the Colombian civil war?

The Bidlack Treaty.

66) What kept the Liberal army from reaching the city of Panama and Colon when they attempted again to take over in September 1901?

Colombia requested US assistance, so the marines blocked entrance to the city

67) What are the names of the commanders of both sides (US and Liberal) during the Liberal rebellion in Panama in September 1901?

US: Casey Silas
Liberal: Benjamin Herrera

68) Why was the Liberal victory stopped in November 1901?

The US sent gunboat USS Iowa to protect the operations of the railroad, and they threatened an invasion with marines.

69) What was the name of the captain of the US IOWA that participated in the conflict of the.

Captain Thomas Perry

70) What was the result of the US intervention during the Colon liberal occupation of 1901?

The liberals did not win, so they were forced to sign a peace treaty.

71) What did Admiral Casey say to Benjamin Herrera regarding about the use of the railroad?

No other troops but the US can use it.

72) Did Admiral Casey’s statements to General Herrera go in accordance to the Bidlack treaty?

No, his statements go beyond the Bidlack treaty.

73) When and where was the peace treaty between liberals and conservatives finally signed?

November 19, 1902, on the USS Wisconsin

How much of Panama’s cattle was destroyed during the Colombian Civil War?

60% of all Panamanian cattle was destroyed (it got lit)

75) According to historian Humberto Ricord, what were the conditions after the Colombian Civil War like in Panama?

It was the disappearance of most of the cattle extermination of agriculture, and depopulation.

76a) When was Victoriano Lorenzo born?

He was born sometime around the 1870s

76b) Where and what was Victoriano Lorenzo’s ethnic heritage?

He was a cholo from Coclé, mainly indigenous blood with drops of African and European, but with a fully Hispanic cultural background.

77) What was Victoriano Lorenzos involvement in the 1000 day war?

He was an elected official in Penonomé, and he was part of the Liberal rebellion.

78) How did Victoriano Lorenzo and his troops react to Benjamin Herrera’s peace treaty with conservatives?

He refused to give up and kept fighting.

79) How did Benjamin Herrera react to Victoriano Loreno’s refusal to surrender?

He ordered for his arrest and lured him into an ambush.

80) How did Victoriano Lorenzo die? And where is he buried?

He died from being executed by a firing squad. He was buried in cementerio Amador.