Ethnic diversity in Ecuador

Banana is a fruit native of :

• Southern Asia.

• Ecuador

• France

Why was the banana boom an important period for Ecuador?

• Because bananas are delicious.

• Because the country became the world's leading producer and exporter of the fruit.

• Because monkeys love to eat bananas and that was a very happy time for them.

How long did the banana boom last?

• Between 1940 and early 1950s.

• From 1995 to 2020.

• From 1988 to 2012.

When the banana boom which were the countries interested in exotic fruits?

• Perú and Venezuela.

• Chile and Brazil.

• U.S.A. and the Soviet Union.

What happened with Central America and Mexico’s banana plantations?

• They grew healthy and sold alot of bananas.

• They were attacked by pests and natural disasters that destroyed the plantations.

• They were stolen by U.S.A.

Why was Ecuador able to take advantage of what happened to Central America and Mexico?

• Ecuador enjoyed a wonderful climate and a a positive government policy designed to boost and promote production.

• People made big parties with banana cake.

• Ecuador didn’t take advantage of the situation and just tried selling other products.

Why was the banana trade a risk in the first years?

• Due to the lack of communication routes.

• Beacuse people kept eating the bananas that were for sale.

• It wasn’t a risk, banana trade was easy and simple.

What was the social impact of the banana boom?

• During this period there weren’t any social changes.

• During the banana expansion process, the country's middle class and productive sectors, particularly agricultural producers, were strengthened.

• During this period people learned how to share their food.

What was one of the consequences of the banana boom.

• The banana boom had only negative consequences in society.

• The banana boom only made the rich people richer.

• Strengthening of democratic values and unified the country economically.

Why did the consevative political sectors weakened?

• Beacuse they didn’t have food to eat.

• They didn’t, they actually became stronger and more powerful.

• Due to the modernizing process and the migrations from the mountains to the coast.