Successors to García Moreno and Progressivism

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Who was elected president after the death of García Moreno?

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Antonio Borrero

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What was Antonio Borrero's political stance regarding authoritarianism?

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He was opposed to authoritarianism.

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What significant proposal did Borrero make during his presidency?

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The separation of church and state; the freedom of worship and thought.

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Who was sought out to overthrow Borrero?

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General Ignacio de Veintimilla.

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What did Veintimilla promise after overthrowing Borrero?

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To follow through with the necessary reforms to separate Church and state.

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What happened when liberals realized Veintimilla would not execute the reforms?

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They abandoned him.

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What was the first political party in the country?

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Unión Republicana.

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What internal division occurred among liberals?

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The division between the 'left wing' (progressives) and those with military training.

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What years are known as the period of progressivism?

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1884 to 1895.

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Who were the three leaders during the period of progressivism?

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Plácido Caamaño, Antonio Flores Jijón, and Luis Cordero Crespo.