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What is a major challenge for Gran Colombia's economy?
What is a major challenge for Gran Colombia's economy?
- Overreliance on European trade
- Damaged infrastructure and agriculture from war (correct)
- Lack of natural resources
- Excessive infrastructure spending
Gran Colombia has no valuable resources to aid its economic recovery?
Gran Colombia has no valuable resources to aid its economic recovery?
False (B)
Besides the United States, which European powers are potential trade partners for Gran Colombia?
Besides the United States, which European powers are potential trade partners for Gran Colombia?
Britain and France
Gran Colombia is trying to develop closer trade relations with the United States and ______ to attract investment.
Gran Colombia is trying to develop closer trade relations with the United States and ______ to attract investment.
What is BolÃvar's vision for South America?
What is BolÃvar's vision for South America?
What is the main concern regarding the regional leaders in Gran Colombia?
What is the main concern regarding the regional leaders in Gran Colombia?
Switzerland's cantons have very little autonomy?
Switzerland's cantons have very little autonomy?
What is one strategy Gran Colombia can use to find alternative trade routes since it is no longer a Spanish colony?
What is one strategy Gran Colombia can use to find alternative trade routes since it is no longer a Spanish colony?
Simón BolÃvar is primarily focused on promoting regional independence over central authority.
Simón BolÃvar is primarily focused on promoting regional independence over central authority.
What is the financial challenge facing Gran Colombia as indicated in the content?
What is the financial challenge facing Gran Colombia as indicated in the content?
Match the following locations with their described challenges:
Match the following locations with their described challenges:
Simón BolÃvar is known as __________.
Simón BolÃvar is known as __________.
Match the following aspects of Gran Colombia with their relevant descriptions:
Match the following aspects of Gran Colombia with their relevant descriptions:
What is José Manuel Restrepo Vélez's role in Gran Colombia?
What is José Manuel Restrepo Vélez's role in Gran Colombia?
José Manuel Restrepo Vélez believes that a strong economic foundation is crucial for Gran Colombia's future.
José Manuel Restrepo Vélez believes that a strong economic foundation is crucial for Gran Colombia's future.
What is the primary focus of José Manuel Restrepo as Minister of Finance?
What is the primary focus of José Manuel Restrepo as Minister of Finance?
As Minister of Finance, José Manuel Restrepo is known for his _________ nature.
As Minister of Finance, José Manuel Restrepo is known for his _________ nature.
Which of the following values underpins José Manuel Restrepo's efforts?
Which of the following values underpins José Manuel Restrepo's efforts?
Restrepo's documentation of New Granada's independence history is considered of little value.
Restrepo's documentation of New Granada's independence history is considered of little value.
What historical aspect does José Manuel Restrepo's documentation provide insight into?
What historical aspect does José Manuel Restrepo's documentation provide insight into?
Match the following leaders with their roles:
Match the following leaders with their roles:
Flashcards
Federalism
Federalism
The division of power between the central government and individual regions or states.
Decentralization
Decentralization
A system where different regions or states have a significant degree of autonomy to govern themselves.
Unification
Unification
The process of uniting different regions into a single, larger political entity.
Nationalism
Nationalism
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Reconstruction
Reconstruction
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Economic Development
Economic Development
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Foreign Loans
Foreign Loans
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Foreign Investment
Foreign Investment
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Who is Simón BolÃvar?
Who is Simón BolÃvar?
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Describe the challenges in securing Gran Colombia.
Describe the challenges in securing Gran Colombia.
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What is the external threat to Gran Colombia?
What is the external threat to Gran Colombia?
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What is the internal threat to Gran Colombia?
What is the internal threat to Gran Colombia?
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What are the key challenges facing Gran Colombia?
What are the key challenges facing Gran Colombia?
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Who is Domingo Caycedo?
Who is Domingo Caycedo?
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What is José Manuel Restrepo's role in Gran Colombia?
What is José Manuel Restrepo's role in Gran Colombia?
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Who is José Manuel Restrepo Vélez?
Who is José Manuel Restrepo Vélez?
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Who is José Antonio Páez?
Who is José Antonio Páez?
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Who is Manuel Palacio Fajardo?
Who is Manuel Palacio Fajardo?
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What is Manuel Palacio Fajardo's role in Gran Colombia?
What is Manuel Palacio Fajardo's role in Gran Colombia?
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What is the centralist view?
What is the centralist view?
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What is a treaty?
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Study Notes
VMUN 2025 Advanced Crisis Committee - Crisis Background Guide
- Event: Twenty-Fourth Annual Session of Vancouver Model United Nations
- Dates: January 31st - February 2nd, 2025
- Committee: Advanced Crisis Committee (ACC)
- Focus: Gran Colombia, a nation formed from parts of modern-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama
- Key Issues: Uniting a fragmented nation, economic revitalization, preventing social unrest, dealing with colonial legacies, and navigating relations with foreign powers, including Spain
- Challenges: Internal divisions between centralists and federalists, managing demands of foreign diplomats, regional disparities, and potential Spanish resurgence.
- Delegates: Represent members of specific government bodies/positions within Gran Colombia
- Documents: Position papers are required, combining all topics into a single document
- Format: 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and a 1-page limit
- Due Date: January 27th, 2025, at 23:59 PST
- Submission: Send as a PDF or Word document to the committee email address ([email protected]) with the subject "[Last Name] [First Name] - Position Paper".
- Award: Best Position Paper award for noteworthy submissions
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