Cartagena's Road to Independence - The Battle for Freedom
The struggle for independence in Cartagena on November 11, 1811, and the role of influential figures in achieving freedom.
00:00:21 Cartagena de Indias, the city of number eleven, declared its absolute independence from Spain on November 11, 1811. The region's isolation and social hierarchy influenced its colonial traditions and society.
🏙️ Cartagena de Indias, known as the city of number eleven, achieved absolute independence from Spain on the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
📜 The process of independence in Cartagena started in 1810 with the creation of the Supreme Government Junta and ended in 1821 when the Spanish garrison left the city.
🏛️ Important events related to independence, such as the removal of the imperial governor, the signing of the act of independence, and the drafting of the first republican constitution, took place in Cartagena.
🌴 Cartagena's geographical and socio-political isolation, along with the influence of foreign diplomats and merchants, shaped its society and culture.
🍽️ Rice, seafood, chicken stew, coconut water, guarapo, and a wide variety of sweets were part of the culinary traditions in Cartagena.
💰 A social hierarchy based on ethnicity and class existed in Cartagena, with the upper class enjoying a tranquil lifestyle while the less affluent class engaged in hard physical labor.
00:04:16 The video discusses the events of November 11 in Cartagena de Indias, where leaders gathered to declare independence from Spain. It mentions the flag, the popular leaders, and the support of the people.
📅 On November 11, 1811, the leaders of the popular movement in Cartagena declared absolute independence from Spain.
🏴 The flag of Cartagena de Indias had two stripes, one green and one white, and represented the five regions of the province.
👥 The movement for independence in Cartagena was supported by the people in the Trinity Square and various military regiments.
00:08:11 Cartagena y la Independencia - El Once de Noviembre: The video explores the struggle for independence in Cartagena and the political scene in the 19th century. It highlights the role of influential figures and the desire for political and economic benefits.
👑 King Charles IV and his son Ferdinand taken prisoners, the Spanish throne is occupied by José Bonaparte
🗡️ The Spanish reacted with a guerrilla war and formed the Supreme Board of Seville
🇪🇸 The final victory of the Spanish led to the Crown being handed over to Fernando VII
00:12:05 The video discusses the events leading to the declaration of independence in Cartagena and the clashes between the Toledists and the Piñeristas. Governor Montes was removed from office and imprisoned.
📜 The video discusses the events surrounding the independence of Cartagena on November 11th, highlighting key figures like Antonio de Narváez y la Torre and Tomás de Andrés Torres.
🔥 Different factions, such as the piñeristas and the Toledists, clashed in their pursuit of independence, leading to disastrous consequences for the city.
🏛️ Governor Montes was accused of ignoring the assigned deputies and was eventually removed from office, leading to the appointment of Blas de Soria as provisional governor.
00:16:00 A summary of the video is that the events in Cartagena led to rebellion in Bogotá. The town of Mompox declared independence, but the rebels were defeated. Another event in Cartagena led to the resignation of the governor. Eventually, a battalion was sent to arrest the members of the board.
📅 On July 20, the creoles in Bogotá rebelled in response to the events in Cartagena.
🔍 Mompox declared absolute independence on August 6, 1810, which had a significant impact.
⚔️ The rebels in Cartagena were defeated, and some of their leaders were captured and occupied the town.
00:19:54 Cartagena y la Independencia - El Once de Noviembre: A summary of the events that led to the independence of Cartagena from Spain on November 11, 1811, including the role of Pedro Romero and Ignacio Muñoz.
📜 The video discusses the events of the Cartagena Independence and the role of Pedro Romero, a prominent artisan and leader in the movement.
👑 Pedro Romero commanded the Lanceros de Getsemaní battalion and supported the radical independence movement led by Gabriel Gutiérrez de Piñeres and Ignacio Muñoz.
🗓️ On November 11, 1811, the board met at the Government Palace to discuss the declaration of Independence, while the people gathered in the Plaza de la Trinidad and the Plaza de San Francisco.
00:23:55 Cartagena's independence was achieved through the support of various regiments and a brave crowd. They seized the weapons room, forced the government to sign the Act of Independence, and waved the first Colombian flag. A group of patriots made a solemn commitment to fight for freedom.
🔑 The people of Cartagena were supported by various regiments in their fight for independence.
🏰 The armed mob marched through the city, seizing bastions and forcing the Government Palace to sign the Act of Independence.
🇨🇴 A 12-year-old boy waved the first Colombian independent flag during the events.
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