Question

Who was Pinochet ? What made him unpopular in Chile ?

CBSE Class IX Social Science SA (3 Marks)

Answer 1

Pinochet was an Army General who led the coup in Chile. He became the President and ruled the country for 17 years. He became unpopular because :

(i) He established military dictatorship in Chile.

(ii) He tortured and killed all those who wanted to restore democracy.

Answer 2

Answer:

• On 11 September, 1973, the combined Chilean Armed Forces (the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Carabineros) overthrew Allende's government in a coup, during which the presidential palace, La Moneda, was shelled and where Allende most likely committed suicide