history of Ecuador

Introduction
Pre-Spanish era
The colonial period in Ecuador
Early national history of Ecuador, 1830–c. 1925
- Liberal-Conservative hostilities
- Rivalry between Flores and Rocafuerte (1830–45)
- Breakdown of national government (1845–60)
- The regime of García Moreno (1860–75)
- Shift to liberalism (1875–97)
- Problems of the early 20th century
Modern history of Ecuador
- Economic development and loss of territory in the 1940s
- Domination of Velasco Ibarra after World War II
- Ecuador from the late 20th century

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Map of Ecuador showing provincial boundaries, major cities, and neighboring countries Colombia and Peru. The map includes the Pacific coastline and an inset locating the Galapagos Islands to the west, as well as a small locator map highlighting Ecuador's position in South America.

Francisco Pizarro

Ecuadorian postage stamp featuring a portrait of Antonio Jose de Sucre in uniform, with text marking the bicentennial of his birth and a denomination of 2000 sucres.

Historical map showing the division of Gran Colombia in 1830, with the territory divided into three color-coded departments: Cundinamarca in yellow, Quito in pink, and Venezuela in green. Dashed lines indicate disputed areas, and major cities such as Bogota, Quito, and Caracas are labeled. The map covers the region of northern South America, including present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and parts of Peru.

Gabriel García Moreno

Abdalá Bucaram Ortíz

Rafael Correa, President of Ecuador, gestures and speaks passionately to a crowd during a public appearance, with people and a green flag visible in the background.

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