As development in all
distinguished ways has granted Colorado a suitable life for its people,
its beginning dates back to thousands of years ago. The area where
Colorado is located was established by nomadic hunters as their
temporary homeland 10,000 years ago. The cliff dwellers of the Anasazi
lived in Colorado regions. The Anasazi leaved before and during Spanish
invasions. Other tribes such as the Utes lived in mountains or in
plains during the European explorations. The Spanish were the first
explorers from the colonization to explore Colorado from the east. The
first Spanish expedition was the one of Fransisco Coronado in
1541. As the uprising demand for wealth and power increased many
Spanish explorations continued until the 18th century. The main purpose
of these expeditions were gold refining and colonial rivalry between
French and Spanish. With the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 the United
States owned more territory that use to belong to the French colonies
in the south stretching to central Colorado. Although a portion of
Colorado 's territory remained out of American land after this
treaty. The Spanish controlled this area. After Mexican authority in
Colorado ended. The people of this state discovered valuable gold near
Denver which created an influx of settlers who established mining
camps. These settler proclaimed it Territory of Jefferson
although not recognized by congress. In the last century many
technological, environmental and cultural improvents where made such as
the construction of science labs, research centers, National Parks and
others. Colorado has constantly progressed with geographical
difficulties and simplifications.
The history of Colorado has similar characteristics to the history of
Bolivia, as well as large differences. Both have to do with
colonization from Europe settlers. The indigenous people of the
Americas were both affected by the ambitions of the colonizers. In
Bolivia the Spanish controlled the area while in U.S. the English, the
French and the Spanish did. Both developed with problems and strengths,
although Bolivia was greatly affected by its corrupt leaders. Colorado
was benefited by its great leaders and monetary resources it found to
develop.
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