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Effects of the Cold War on Latin America: Chile
Cold War in the Americas IB History 12
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Conservative and Pro-USA from1945-1970• Chilean politics was dominated by
middle and upper classe people causing frustration among working class and poor people.
• Policies of conservative Presidents Ibanez and Allessandri, as well as moderate President Frei, all included strict spending limits which withheld public services from the working class and poor.
• The Chilean Government enjoyed the support of the USA during this time and participates in the Alliance for Progress.
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Liberal and Anti-USA from1970-1973• Despite efforts of the USA to prevent
his election, liberal Salvador Allende was elected President in 1970.
• Allende implemented socialist policies that grew the government and increased public services for the working class and poor.
• Fearing that Chile was transitioning to Communism, the United States put economic sanctions (penalties) in place and severely damaged Chile’s economy.
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Military Rule from 1972-1981• With the Chilean economy collapsing,
General Agosto Pinochet used the military to take control of the country.
• President Allende committed suicide while the Presidential Palace was being bombed by the Chilean Air Force.
• Chile would be controlled by a brutal military dictatorship until 1981. Supporters of President Allende or anyone expressing liberal political beliefs were jailed, tortured, or killed.
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Research Simulation• The Cold War policies of the United
States had a significant impact on the politics, economy, and society of Chile.
• Despite the fact that the United States and Chile have a more positive relationship today, if you were a Chilean citizen how would you view the United States given its actions during the Cold War?