Founding Presidents
Reformers & Modernizers
Crisis Management & Political Upheavals
Economic Development & Foreign Relations:
100
Who was Ecuador's first president?
Juan José Flores
100
Which president is known for the liberal reforms and is often referred to as the "Liberal Revolutionist"?
Eloy Alfaro
100
Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río was the president during the Ecuadorian-Peruvian War in 1941.
100
Which president implemented the "Dollarization" policy in Ecuador's economy?
Jamil Mahuad implemented the "Dollarization" policy in 2000.
200
How long did Juan José Flores serve as president?
10 years
200
During which years did Eloy Alfaro serve as president?
Eloy Alfaro served as president twice, from 1897-1901 and again from 1906-1911.
200
What were the main consequences of the Ecuadorian-Peruvian War?
Ecuador lost significant territory to Peru as a consequence of the Ecuadorian-Peruvian War.
200
What year did Ecuador officially adopt the United States dollar as its official currency?
Ecuador officially adopted the U.S. dollar as its official currency on January 9, 2000.
300
Who succeeded Juan José Flores as the second president of Ecuador?
Vicente Rocafuerte
300
What were some key reforms initiated by Eloy Alfaro during his presidencies?
Alfaro introduced secular education, land reforms, and infrastructure development, promoting secularism and modernization.
300
Which president declared the "Glorious May Revolution" in 1944?
José María Velasco Ibarra
300
Which president introduced the "Plan Renova" to modernize Ecuador's agriculture sector?
Rodrigo Borja introduced the "Plan Renova" in the 1980s to modernize Ecuador's agriculture sector.
400
What year the president implemented the first Ecuadorian Constitution?
1830
400
How did Eloy Alfaro's presidency impact Ecuador's political landscape in the early 20th century?
Alfaro's reforms laid the groundwork for Ecuador's secular and progressive political ideologies and significantly influenced Ecuador's modernization.
400
What challenges did José María Velasco Ibarra face during his presidency, leading to multiple interruptions in office?
Velasco Ibarra faced opposition from the military and conservative elites, leading to multiple interruptions due to coups and impeachments.
400
How did Rafael Correa's presidency impact Ecuador's economic policies and international relations?
Correa pursued a socialist-oriented economic model, increasing state control over the economy and altering Ecuador's international relations, distancing from the US and seeking closer ties with certain regional partners.
500
What were the main challenges faced by Juan José Flores during his presidency?
Flores encountered challenges related to territorial disputes, particularly with Peru and Colombia.
500
What were the major challenges faced by Eloy Alfaro during his second presidency, and how did he attempt to address them?
Alfaro faced opposition from conservative factions and economic challenges. He implemented economic policies and tried to navigate political alliances to address these issues.
500
How did the political instability during the 1960s and 1970s impact Ecuador?
Political instability during this period led to frequent changes in leadership
500
What were the major economic challenges faced by Ecuador during the presidency of Jamil Mahuad, leading to his removal from office?
Mahuad faced severe economic instability, including a banking crisis and widespread protests due to his economic policies, leading to his removal from office in 2000.