Colonial Quito
Independence and Revolution
Quito in the Revolution and the Formation of the Republic
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In what year was Quito founded and by whom?
Quito was founded on December 6, 1534 by Sebastián de Belalcázar.
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What event occurred on August 10, 1809 and why is it important to the history of Quito?
On August 10, 1809, Ecuador's first cry for independence was heard in Quito.
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What significant event occurred in 1830 in the history of Quito and Ecuador?
In 1830, the Republic of Ecuador was proclaimed after the dissolution of Gran Colombia, and Quito was confirmed as its capital.
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What is the name of this church that is considered one of the best colonial architectures in South America?
The Church of San Francisco
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What role did this character play in the independence of Quito?
Leader of the revolutionary movement in Quito.
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Who was the president in the history of Quito during the 19th century?
Gabriel García Moreno
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What was the relationship between indigenous peoples and missionaries during colonial times in Quito?
The relationship between indigenous peoples and missionaries was complex: on the one hand, Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries worked to evangelize the indigenous people, but they also helped preserve and document some of their languages and customs.
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How did Eugenio Espejo contribute to the independence of Quito?
Eugenio Espejo was a prominent Ecuadorian intellectual and doctor who defended ideas of freedom, equality and education.
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What role did Quito play in the political struggles of the mid-19th century, especially in the civil wars?
Quito was a key stage in the Ecuadorian civil wars of the 19th century.
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How did Spanish colonization affect the indigenous populations of Quito during the colonial period?
Spanish colonization had a great impact on the indigenous populations of Quito, who were subjected to labor exploitation in the encomiendas, Christianity was imposed on them, and their social structure was dismantled.
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What were the repercussions of the royalist defeat at the Battle of Pichincha for the political stability of Quito and Ecuador?
The victory at the Battle of Pichincha consolidated the independence of Quito and Ecuador.
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Name of the author who led the 1985 revolution
Eloy Alfaro.