Causes of Colombia's Independence

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the internal and external causes of Colombian independence from Spain.

Exclusion of creoles

A cause of independence where Creoles were prevented from accessing political and administrative positions.

Economic Restrictions

Policy where the Spanish crown enforced a strict trade monopoly over the colonies.

High taxes

The requirement that colonies pay numerous taxes directly to the Crown.

Influence of the enlightment

The intellectual movement that introduced ideas of freedom, equality, and popular sovereignty.

French Revolution

An international event that inspired independence movements through the spread of ideas of liberty.

Independence of the United States

The independence of the 13 Colonies in North America that served as an example and cause for independence.

Napoleonic invasion to Spain

Napoleon's invasion of Spain, which significantly weakened the Spanish crown.

Memorial of Grievances

A 1809 document written by the Creoles complaining about Spain and crown rule.

The cry of independence

The event marked by the clorent vase incident in Rogota that marked the beginning of independence.

Leadership of Simón Bolivar

The fundamental leadership that drove and guided the independence movement.