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Alonso de Ojeda founded Santa Cruz, the first city in Colombia.
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Spain begins it conquest of Columbia.
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The Battle of Boyaca and Colombia finally gains its indepence from Spain.
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The Gran Confederation is formed.
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The Colombia Constitution is created by President Rafael Nunuez and the country adopts its official name "The Republic of Colombia."
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The Thousand Days' War begins.
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A treaty is signed that ends the war.
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Women gain the right to vote.
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The Constitution of 1886 is replaced with the current Constitution of Rights.
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The national government of Colombia signs commercial treaties with Mexico, Ecuador and Venezuela.
