VMUN 2025 Advanced Crisis Committee Overview
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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?

    False (B)

    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.

    <p>Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Bolívar's vision for South America?

    <p>To unite all Spanish-speaking South America against European powers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern regarding the regional leaders in Gran Colombia?

    <p>They are considering secession due to demands for autonomy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Switzerland's cantons have very little autonomy?

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy Gran Colombia can use to find alternative trade routes since it is no longer a Spanish colony?

    <p>Establish trade agreements with the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Simón Bolívar is primarily focused on promoting regional independence over central authority.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the financial challenge facing Gran Colombia as indicated in the content?

    <p>Economic distress leading to protests demanding government action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following locations with their described challenges:

    <p>Gran Colombia = Recovering from costly wars of independence Switzerland = Cantons retain substantial autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Simón Bolívar is known as __________.

    <p>El Libertador</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of Gran Colombia with their relevant descriptions:

    <p>Central Authority = Focus on maintaining national order Regional Autonomy = Demands from leaders to secure independence Economic Policies = Strategies for recovery amidst distress National Military = Defense against external threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is José Manuel Restrepo Vélez's role in Gran Colombia?

    <p>Minister of Finance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    José Manuel Restrepo Vélez believes that a strong economic foundation is crucial for Gran Colombia's future.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of José Manuel Restrepo as Minister of Finance?

    <p>Stabilizing and developing the economy through sound fiscal policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As Minister of Finance, José Manuel Restrepo is known for his _________ nature.

    <p>meticulous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following values underpins José Manuel Restrepo's efforts?

    <p>Centralist beliefs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Restrepo's documentation of New Granada's independence history is considered of little value.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical aspect does José Manuel Restrepo's documentation provide insight into?

    <p>New Granada's independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following leaders with their roles:

    <p>José Manuel Restrepo Vélez = Minister of Finance Domingo Caycedo = Member of Congress, Diplomat Manuel Palacio Fajardo = Minister of Education José Antonio Páez = Governor of Venezuela Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Explore the key challenges and focus areas of the Advanced Crisis Committee at the 2025 Vancouver Model United Nations. This guide covers the historical context of Gran Colombia, its internal divisions, and relations with foreign powers. Delegates must prepare position papers addressing these complex issues within a single document format.

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