Gran Colombia: Rise and Fall

Which countries were part of Gran Colombia during its existence?

• Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, parts of Argentina and Brazil

• Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, parts of Peru and Brazil

• Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, parts of Peru and Brazil

• Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Bolivia, parts of Peru and Brazil

What was a major obstacle for Gran Colombia in gaining recognition from European countries?

• Cultural differences

• Economic instability

• Disagreement over territorial authority

• Lack of a strong military

What was the main political division within Gran Colombia?

• Centralized vs. Decentralized government

• Military vs. Civilian rule

• Religious vs. Secular governance

• Monarchy vs. Republic

Who were the President and Vice-President of Gran Colombia?

• Francisco de Paula Santander and José Antonio Páez

• Simón Bolívar and Francisco de Paula Santander

• Simón Bolívar and José Antonio Páez

• Simón Bolívar and José María Obando

What was one of Gran Colombia's major foreign policy actions?

• Aiding neighboring regions in gaining independence from Spain

• Forming alliances with Asian countries

• Supporting European monarchies

• Expanding its territory into North America

Which region had significant economic concerns due to textile imports?

• Ecuador

• Panama

• Venezuela

• Peru

Who emerged as a leader against the central government in Venezuela?

• Simón Bolívar

• José María Obando

• Francisco de Paula Santander

• José Antonio Páez

What was the outcome of the Convention of Ocaña?

• A new centralized constitution was adopted

• The federalist constitution was signed

• The convention ended without agreement

• Bolívar was re-elected as President

What happened to Gran Colombia after Bolívar's resignation?

• It became a monarchy

• It expanded its territory

• It was completely abolished

• It formed a new centralized government

When did Panama gain independence from Colombia?

• 1863

• 1858

• 1903

• 1831