Historia De Ecuador
Ecuador has a rich pre-colonial history. Ceramic artifacts dating back to as early as 3000 BCE have been found within the country. These styles probably influenced and were influenced by the other Latin American civilizations and cultures around Ecuador. Around the 15th century the Inca civilization spread into regions of Peru and Ecuador; they were met with fierce resistance from the indigenous tribes. There was much turmoil throughout the Inca rule, with fierce support and resistance on both sides. While many religious beliefs were unaffected by the Inca rule. However agriculture practices and social structures were heavily influenced.
The Spanish Colonial history of Ecuador is similar to most of Latin America. Disease and the Incan Civil War weakened the resistance against the Spanish and Ecuador became part of their colonies. The Roman Catholic Church was introduced to Ecuador during this time. The Spanish enforced harsh labor systems upon the native peoples.
Like many countries near Ecuador, Simón Bolívar helped the Ecuadorian resistance and they were able to drive out most of the Spanish. However they became part of Gran-Colombia, finally gaining their independence in 1830.
Like many countries near Ecuador, Simón Bolívar helped the Ecuadorian resistance and they were able to drive out most of the Spanish. However they became part of Gran-Colombia, finally gaining their independence in 1830.
- Zoila Ugarte (1864-1969) was the first female journalist in Ecuador. She was a key defender of women’s rights and helped fight for suffrage in Ecuador. She was an educator and taught in many schools in Quito. She also founded Ecuador’s first women’s magazine, La Mujer.(Picture to left)
- Matilde Hidalgo (1889-1974) was a physician and activist, as well as the first woman to vote in all of Latin America, making Ecuador the first country in Latin America to allow women’s voting rights. She was also the first woman in Ecuador to receive a Doctorate in Medicine.
ug - Eloy Alfaro (1842-1912) was the president of Ecuador between 1895-1901 and 1906-1911. He was the leader of the Liberal Party and promoted fairness and justice throughout his campaign. He worked to enact the freedom of speech and right to civil marriage and divorce. He was assassinated in 1912.
- Matilde Hidalgo (1889-1974) was a physician and activist, as well as the first woman to vote in all of Latin America, making Ecuador the first country in Latin America to allow women’s voting rights. She was also the first woman in Ecuador to receive a Doctorate in Medicine.
ug - Eloy Alfaro (1842-1912) was the president of Ecuador between 1895-1901 and 1906-1911. He was the leader of the Liberal Party and promoted fairness and justice throughout his campaign. He worked to enact the freedom of speech and right to civil marriage and divorce. He was assassinated in 1912.
