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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?
- The founding of the Patriotic Union Party
- The M-19 guerrillas forcing their way into the Palace of Justice
- The eruption of Nevado del Ruiz volcano
- The assassination of the justice minister (correct)
Which group began a murder campaign against UP politicians in 1986?
Which group began a murder campaign against UP politicians in 1986?
- Right-wing paramilitary groups (correct)
- Left-wing groups
- M-19 guerrillas
- Drug cartels
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?
- Their territorial claims were acknowledged but not addressed (correct)
- Their territorial claims were ignored
- Their territorial claims were addressed and granted
- Their territorial claims were rejected
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which president granted guerrillas amnesty and freed political prisoners?
Which president granted guerrillas amnesty and freed political prisoners?
Which is the current largest guerrilla grouping in Colombia?
Which is the current largest guerrilla grouping in Colombia?
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1984 Drug Trafficker Campaign Trigger
1984 Drug Trafficker Campaign Trigger
The assassination of the justice minister.
1986 UP Politician Murderers
1986 UP Politician Murderers
Right-wing paramilitary groups.
1991 Indigenous Rights Outcome
1991 Indigenous Rights Outcome
Indigenous territorial claims were acknowledged, but not addressed in the constitution.
Betancur's Amnesty Year
Betancur's Amnesty Year
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Colombia's 1971 Left-Wing Group
Colombia's 1971 Left-Wing Group
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Turbay's Drug War Start
Turbay's Drug War Start
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National People's Alliance Formation
National People's Alliance Formation
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Amnesty-Granting President
Amnesty-Granting President
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Current Largest Colombian Guerrilla Group
Current Largest Colombian Guerrilla Group
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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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