Ecuador important dates

By miahoelscher
  • 1450

    Caras people conquered

    The Incas of Peru conquered the Caras people whose kingdom has its capital in Quito.
  • Period: 1450 to

    Ecuador's independence

  • 1463

    Ecuador became apart of the Inca empire

    There were loyal Inca subjects from Peru and Bolivia brought to Ecuador to prevent a rebellion
  • Spanish troops defeat Incas
    1531

    Spanish troops defeat Incas

    Spanish troops led by Francisco Pizarro landed on the coast of Ecuador, Where they defeated the Incas
  • 1534

    Spaniards conquer Ecuador

    This becomes part of the Spanish vice-royalty of Peru

  • Ecuadoran middle class pushes for independence

    After the Spaniards took over the middle class wanted to take back independence.

  • Department of Guayaquil gaining Independence

    This was the first territory of Ecuador to gain its independence. It is also the largest territory in Ecuador
  • Ecuador independence

    Ecuador independence

    Ecuador gained its independence after Antonio José de Sucre defeated the Spanish royalist forces at the battle of Pichincha
  • Ecuador Leaves Gran Colombia

    Ecuador Leaves Gran Colombia

    They then become fully independent.

  • Banana Trade grows

    Banana trade brings prosperity to Ecuador.

  • State of Emergency is declared

    The fall of the economy due to failing oil prices leads to strikes, demonstrations, and a state of emergency.