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Colombia

By Hannahk072104

  • Colombia Gains Independence

    Colombia Gains Independence
    Columbia gains its independence from Spain

  • Colombia Adopts a Constitution

    Colombia adopts a constitution which abolishes slavery

  • Civil War

    The war of a thousand days was between liberals and conservatives

  • Panama seceded from Colombia

    Panama seceded from Colombia with US backing and allows US control over the land now known as the Panama Canal zone

  • The USA paid Colombia

    The USA paid Colombia $25 million for the loss of Panama

  • Colombia helped the USA

    Colombia helped the USA to keep the Panama Canal open during World War 2

  • USA began to supply the Colombian government

    USA began to supply the Colombian government with military equipment to help rid Colombia of drug dealers