V. The Modern Period, 1789–1914 > I. Latin America, 1806–1914 > 3. Latin America, 1820–1914 > b. South America > 8. Colombia (Nueva Granada) > 1904–9
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1904–9
 
Gen. Rafael Reyes succeeded Marroquín and gave positions to liberals. Protectionist measures allowed a textile industry to develop in Antioquia, which attracted female workers. Labor unions and mutual aid societies formed in Bogotá. Reyes was forced to resign when he recognized Panama's independence.  1
 
1910–14
 
Carlos Restrepo sought to establish a bipartisan government. Gen. Rafael Uribe y Uribe reorganized the Liberal Party.  2
 
1914–18
 
José Vicente Concha succeeded Restrepo. An Indian rebellion broke out in Cauca to recover community lands (1914–16). A census of 1912 registered a population of 5,072,604.  3
 
1914
 
With the Thomson-Urrutia Treaty, the U.S. agreed to pay Colombia $25 million, and Colombia recognized Panama's independence.  4
 
1918
 
General strike of workers on the Atlantic coast and labor riots in the ports led to a state of siege. (See Colombia)  5
 
 
 
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