... Valdiviezo were defeated. General Juan Jose Flores rose from humble social origins in Venezuela to attain eminence in the wars of independence and the first presidency of Ecuador (1830-34, 1839-45). His belief that Ecuador was ungovernable under republican forms led to a secret attempt to establish ... there were positive changes. Life for the native population had worsened since the country gained independence from Spain. Then during these years the first laws were passed benefiting these people. Ecuador's slaves were liberated and the three centuries of required "tribute" payments were...

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