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Mar 28, 1463
Inca
Thus, the region of highland Ecuador became part of the Inca Empire in 1463 sharing the same language. -
Mar 28, 1534
Spanish Control
The Spanish conquistadores land in northern Ecuador and overthrow the Incan empire. The area comes under Spanish control. -
Independence from Spain
When the Ecuadorians gained independence from Spain -
Battle of Tarqui
The war ended when a triumphant heavily outnumbered southern Gran Colombian army at Battle of Tarqui dated February 27, 1829, led by Antonio José de Sucre -
The Terrible Year
The country has many political, social, and economic problems. There are 22 presidents; not one serves a complete term. -
Independence from Gran Colombia
The date when Ecuadors independence from Gran Colombia was gained -
Oil
Ecuador begins producing oil and becomes one of the largest oil exporters in the world -
Borders
Ecuador and Peru sign a peace treaty, ending their border dispute. -
Chief of State
Rafael Correa wins the presidential election. He is reelected in 2009. -
Constitution
The Constitution of Ecuador is the supreme law of Ecuador. The current constitution has been in place since 2008. It is the country's 20th constitution.
