Liberal tendencies in Ecuador (1895 – 1960) To set in context economic, social and politic themes in Ecuador during late 19th and early 20th century

Ecuador according to ITS economy Foreign Market Cocoa Bean (Ecuador the most important producer in the world) Ecuador market (50% USA, 50% Europe) One single product producer (supply, demand, weather) Some other products – tobacco, coffee, rubber, quina Ecuador is part of a global system Ecuadorian Market Coast – fruit, sugar cane Highland – wheat, barley, corn, potatoes, fruits – cattle Factories – produce noodles, cookes, ice Internal migration form the Highland to the Coast

Ecuador according to ITS society Cocoa Bean Boom – new powerful ellites in the Coast Income was spent in luxury ítems, no technology Burguess society was in power in the Coast Banks started to have a big influence over government Concertaje continued in the Highlands Money was in hands of a few people.

Ecuador according to ITS politics Progressivism Liberal tendencies (Urbina, Eloy Alfaro) Liberal ideology about free trading allowed Cocoa Boom. (Capitalism) Liberalism Democracy Secular State Free Trading Individual freedom

And the world? Europe and Africa http://courses.wcupa.edu/jones/his312/lectures/19thcent. htm http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/331694/histo ry-of-Latin-America/60891/Social-institutions#toc60892 http://www.westga.edu/~hgoodson/Economic%20Trends. htm