Review Period of Union with Colombia

How long was Panama part of the Spanish Empire?

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 300 years

• 400 years

When did Panama declare its independence from Spain?

• October 10, 1821

• November 28, 1821

• December 15, 1821

• January 1, 1821

Who was the leader that helped several Latin American countries gain independence?

• José de Fábrega

• Tomás Herrera

• Simón Bolívar

• Justo Arosemena

Why did Panama choose to join Gran Colombia after independence?

• To improve communication

• To gain protection and improve the economy

• To avoid trade with other countries

• To avoid joining Mexico

Which countries were part of Gran Colombia along with Panama?

• Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador

• Mexico, Peru, and Chile

• Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay

• Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras

When did Panama officially become part of Gran Colombia?

• February 24, 1822

• November 28, 1821

• July 20, 1823

• January 1, 1824

What happened to Gran Colombia in 1831?

• It became part of Mexico

• It grew stronger

• It broke apart

• It joined Peru

Which country did Panama become part of after Gran Colombia dissolved?

• Mexico

• New Granada

• Venezuela

• Peru

What was one of the problems Panama faced while being part of New Granada?

• Too many schools were built

• There were no natural barriers

• Poor roads and lack of resources

• Panama had too much independence

Who led a rebellion in Panama in 1830?

• Juan Eligio Alzuru

• José Domingo Espinar

• Tomás Herrera

• Simón Bolívar