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The Independence of EcuadorIt happened at the time of the so called bourgeois revolutions, whose maximum expressions were the Independence of the United States of America (1776) and mainly the French Revolution (1789). Both of them resulting from the context of the industrial revolution, which placed the political power in the hands of the bourgeois, as the new dominant class of the capitalist system.
The independence of Ecuador fell within the independence process of all the Spanish Colonies of the American continent, which occurred as a consequence of the reforms introduced by the Bourbons, the perspectives of free trade and, most of all, the invasion of Napoleon to Spain (1808). On August 10, 1809, a group of criollos of the Quito aristocracy, and philosophically identified with Catholic Illustration, decided that the moment had come to take power in their own hands, before Lima or Bogotá tried to impose their own interests. They deposed the authorities of the Royal Audience of Quito and formed a Board of Government of Quito, destined to govern in the name of the ousted King of Spain, Ferdinand VII. But this early movement in Quito for the independence of Ecuador was suppressed, and the leaders were persecuted and incarcerated. On August 2 of the following year, an attempt to free them failed, provoking a horrendous massacre of the patriots. Thus, Quito lost a very valuable nucleus of intellectuals, who would have been of great support in the organization of the new country. Precisely because of this tragic end, the Revolution of Quito awakened the revolutionary spirit. But other attempts did not succeed, because once the monarchy was restored in Spain, they fiercely repressed the colonies and controlled any subversive attempt in the Royal Audience of Quito. Sucre took control of the campaign and on May 24, 1822 defeated the Spanish in the Battle of Pichincha and the Department of Quito was integrated to the Gran Colombia. So the official Ecuador Independence Day is on May 24 1822. We celebrate this date every year with great parades especially in the city of Quito. But the unification efforts of Bolivar ( Ecuador, Colombia, Peru) failed, and Quito separated from the Gran Colombia on May 13, 1830. General Juan José Flores assumed the civil and military command and convoked the first Ecuadorian Congress that met in the city of Riobamba on August 1830. Ecuador Recommended ReadingRough Guide to Ecuador, Second Edition Each chapter in this book is clearly laid out and gives an accurate summary of regional highlights. This book provides you with essential information on how to travel and helpful tips on safety and health. (Highly recommended!).L!VE Travel Guide to Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands If you have questions about the Independence of Ecuador or if you need advise to visit this wonderful Andean country or the Galapagos Islands feel free to Contact me here
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This is really a great book! It provides "up-to-date" coverage of Ecuador's most popular destinations. The Travel section provides great information about rafting, climbing, riding, mountain biking and hiking. The Amazon Rainforest, Otavalo (Indian Market) and Baños are included in this book.
