... of Mexico and Peru. But it produced emeralds, platinum, and some gold. Spanish settlers in the Andes forced the Indians to work in the mines and on large estates that raised cattle and grain. Many Indians died of mistreatments or of diseases brought by the Spaniards. Along the Carribean Coast, the Spaniards brought in black slaves from Africa to work on sugar cane and cacao plantations. In ... a new constitution after taking office. The constitution of 1853 took slavery away. The constitution of 1886, which established the Republic of Colombia, represented a victory for the Conservative...

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... had to offer. Colombia is a beautiful but dangerous country filled with breath taking landscapes, diverse cultures, and a unique history. The country has a rich history stemming from the native people of Colombia and the Spanish. Colombia was settled by Spain with the formation of aristocratic estates. A history of violence has been present in Colombia since its independence in 1821 from Spain. There was a civil war in ... of their illegal trade to buy land and legitimate businesses, and also becoming a political power. The United States also holds and influence on the country by trying...

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