People
Who was the president overthrown in 1973?
Salvador Allende
What major event happened on September 11th, 1973?
The military coup that overthrew Allende
In what year did Pinochet take power?
1973
Define "communism"
A system in which property is publicly owned and wealth is shared equally
Name one result of Pinochet's economic reforms
Inflation decreased, but inequality and unemployment increased
Who led the military coup in Chile?
Augusto Pinochet
What happened to Allende during the coup?
He died in the presidential palace (believed to be suicide)
When did the dictatorship end?
1990
What does "containment" mean in Cold War terms?
A U.S. strategy to prevent the spread of communism,
How did the dictatorship affect human rights in Chile?
Thousands were killed, tortured, or forcibly disappeared
Which U.S. Secretary of State supported Pinochet?
Henry Kissinger
What was Operation Condor?
A coordinated campaign of political repression by South American dictatorships
When was the national plebiscite held?
1988
What is a "military junta"?
A government led by a group of military leaders after a coup
What impact did the dictatorship have on U.S. - Latin America relations?
It revealed U.S. willingness to support dictators to stop communism
What were the "Chicago Boys" known for?
Implementing neoliberal economic reforms in Chile
What role did the DINA play in the dictatorship?
It was the secret police responsible for torture, disappearances and surveillance
When was Allende elected president?
1970
What economic policy did the dictatorship implement?
Neoliberalism -free- market reforms, privatization, deregulation
What long-term effects did the dictatorship have on Chilean society?
Ongoing social division, human wight trials, and political debates
Who was Patricio Aylwin, and why is he important?
He was the first democratically elected president after the dictatorship, in 1990
What marked the beginning of Chile's return to democracy?
The 198890 plebiscite, where citizens voted against extending Pinochet's rule
When was Pinochet arrested in London?
1998
What was the Cold War significance of the Chilean coup?
It was an example of U.S's intervention to stop socialism in Latin America
Why is the Chilean dictatorship important in Cold War history?
It shows how Cold War ideologies influenced domestic politics and justified foreign intervention