The History of Ecuador

By Carolyn P
  • Period: Jan 1, 1463 to Dec 31, 1463

    Inca arrive in Ecuador

    The Inca empire was the largest of pre-Columbian America. The Inca established Cuzco as their capital.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1532 to Dec 31, 1532

    Pizarro discovers Ecuador

    Francisco Pizarro was told it was a gold-rich area by natives of present day Peru. Also known as Piru. Piru translates to a great land to the south rich with gold.
  • Day of Independence

    Day of Independence

    As a result of the Battle of Pichincha, Ecuador gained their independence from Spain.
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    Slavery Abolished

    These Afro- Americans made up 4-6% of Ecuador's population. The start of slavery was not until the first slaves were to abandon ship of the coast of Ecuador on their way to Peru.
  • Devasting Tremor

    Devasting Tremor

    At 8:30 a.m., a violent tremor struck historical churches, buildings, and homes. Because most people left for work that morning, there were less fatalities than buildings lost.
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    "Banana Boom"

    Ecuador remains one of the top producers in bananas. They produce roughly four million tons of bananas annually! Most farms are owned by large corporations such as Dole and Del Monte.
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    Ecuadorian- Peruvian War of 1941

    Both sides agree to cease-fire on July 31, 1941. After signing the Rio de Janeiro Protocol on January 29, 1942, the war was officially over.

  • Ecuador joins the United Nations

    On the same day, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru join the United Nations.
  • Return to Democracy

    Return to Democracy

    Under new constitution, Jaime Roldós Aguilera was elected president, gathering over 1 Million votes, the most in Ecuadorian history.
  • President Rafael's First Term

    President Rafael's First Term

    Rafael has been serving the Republic of Ecuador for the past nine years. Correa was officially President of Ecuador on December 4, 2006.