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What event led to a stepped-up campaign against drug traffickers in 1984?
What event led to a stepped-up campaign against drug traffickers in 1984?
Which group began a murder campaign against UP politicians in 1986?
Which group began a murder campaign against UP politicians in 1986?
What was the outcome of the 1991 constitution regarding indigenous peoples' territorial claims?
What was the outcome of the 1991 constitution regarding indigenous peoples' territorial claims?
What year did President Betancur grant amnesty to guerrillas and free political prisoners?
What year did President Betancur grant amnesty to guerrillas and free political prisoners?
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Which group emerged in 1971 as a left-wing guerrilla group in Colombia?
Which group emerged in 1971 as a left-wing guerrilla group in Colombia?
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When did President Turbay begin an intensive fight against drug traffickers in Colombia?
When did President Turbay begin an intensive fight against drug traffickers in Colombia?
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What was the year when the National People's Alliance was formed as a left-wing counterweight to the National Front?
What was the year when the National People's Alliance was formed as a left-wing counterweight to the National Front?
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Which president granted guerrillas amnesty and freed political prisoners?
Which president granted guerrillas amnesty and freed political prisoners?
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Which is the current largest guerrilla grouping in Colombia?
Which is the current largest guerrilla grouping in Colombia?
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Study Notes
Significant Events in Colombia's History
- The stepped-up campaign against drug traffickers began in 1984.
- The murder campaign against UP politicians by a guerrilla group started in 1986.
- The 1991 constitution recognized indigenous peoples' territorial claims, leading to a significant outcome.
- President Betancur granted amnesty to guerrillas and freed political prisoners in 1982.
- The M-19 emerged as a left-wing guerrilla group in Colombia in 1971.
- President Turbay initiated an intensive fight against drug traffickers in Colombia in 1978.
- The National People's Alliance was formed as a left-wing counterweight to the National Front in 1961.
- President Betancur granted amnesty to guerrillas and freed political prisoners in 1982.
- The FARC is the current largest guerrilla grouping in Colombia.
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Test your knowledge of Colombia's turbulent history in the 1980s with this quiz. From the government's campaign against drug traffickers to the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz volcano, see how much you remember about the major events and political figures of this decade. Challenge yourself to recall details about the Palace of Justice siege and the founding of the Patriotic Union Party. Take the quiz now and see if you can score high!
