Which independence heroine of Bogota was executed by firing squad in 1817 for spying?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Policarpa Salavarrieta
- Step 1: La Pola passed information to the patriots. Step 2. She was shot in the main square. Answer: Policarpa Salavarrieta. Why not the others: The others were heroines of other countries.
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