Block 4 Spanish 2-Kendra White Colombia

Chibcha Indian tribes settle in the central highlands of Colombia

Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada defeats the Chibcha, and names the conquered territory New Grenada; founds the town of Bogota

Spain creates the Viceroyalty of New Grenada, which includes present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama

Citizens in Bogota rebel against Spanish rule,proclaiming an official act of Independence on July 20

Bolivar unites Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, and Ecuaador as Gran Colombia

Ecuador and Venezuela break away from Gran Colombia

established by a new constitution

Panama withdraws

Colombia becomes international center for illegal drug trade;with support of the US, Colombia govt. begins effort to end drug trafficking within its borders