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The arrival of Spanish.

Led by Francisco

They conquered and colonized the Americas.

Acts of violence, forced labor and the spread of diseases.

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Exploitation of natural resources, such as gold and silver mining.

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Economic activities

Forced labor

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The indigenous people worked for the Spanish people.

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Churches, cathedrals, and monasteries were built.

The Catholic religion predominated.

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On August 10, 1809, a group of Criollo citizens of the Audencia Real de Quito, announced the local rebellion to overthrow Spanish colonial rule.

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This battle served as an impetus to continue the process of independence of the territory. Guayaquil was freed from the power of the kingdom of Spain on July 13, 1822.

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Ecuador became part of the República de Gran Colombia until 1830.

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Juan José Flores and José Joaquín de Olmedo declared the separation of the District of Ecuador from Gran Colombia.

Ecuador started to become independent.

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The First Constitution of Ecuador (1830) 

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The First Constitution of Ecuador (1830) 

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Ecuador adopted its first constitution on September 23, 1830, establishing a republican form of government and defining the country's borders and institutions.