Ecuador's Democratic Era (1979-1996)

What year did Ecuador return to a constitutional regime?

• 1979

• 1980

• 1975

• 1985

Who was the president of Ecuador from 1979 to 1981?

• Alfredo Palacio

• Jaime Roldós Aguilera

• Rafael Correa

• Gustavo Noboa

What significant event occurred during Jaime Roldós Aguilera's presidency?

• The introduction of a new currency in Ecuador.

• The death of Jaime Roldós Aguilera in a plane crash.

• The establishment of a new political party.

• The signing of a peace treaty with neighboring countries.

What was Oswaldo Hurtado Larrea's approach to international debt?

• Hurtado focused on defaulting on all international loans.

• Hurtado advocated for ignoring international debt obligations.

• Hurtado's strategy was to increase international debt without negotiation.

• Hurtado's approach was to negotiate and restructure international debt responsibly.

What economic crisis affected Ecuador in the 1980s?

• A banking crisis in the 1990s

• A natural disaster in the 1980s

• The economic crisis in Ecuador during the 1980s was primarily due to falling oil prices and high external debt.

• A trade war with neighboring countries

Which president freed up bank interest rates during their term?

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

• Jimmy Carter

What was a first in Ecuador's history regarding voting in 1979?

• First democratic elections after military rule.

• First election with a female president.

• First voting age lowered to 16.

• First use of electronic voting machines.

How did the Washington Consensus influence Ecuador's governments?

• It encouraged complete government control over all industries.

• The Washington Consensus led to the adoption of neoliberal policies that aimed for economic stabilization but resulted in social unrest and political challenges.

• It had no significant impact on Ecuador's economy or politics.

• It promoted socialist policies that improved social welfare.

What was the main focus of the new democratic system established in 1979?

• Establishing a one-party system to control governance.

• Implementing a military dictatorship.

• Creating a monarchy with absolute power.

• Establishing a government that represented the will of the people.

What happened to Jaime Roldós Aguilera during his presidency?

• He resigned due to health issues.

• Jaime Roldós Aguilera died in a plane crash during his presidency.

• He was re-elected for a second term.

• He was overthrown in a coup.