Question

Identify the method used by General Augusto Pinochet to overthrow Allende's government in Chile _______________.

• A. Referendum
• B. Conspiracy and violence
• C. Democratic tradition
• D. Victory speech

Answer 1

The correct option is B Conspiracy and violence

In the year 1973 the government of the then President Salvador Allende was overthrown by the military. Allende was the founder of the Socialist Party of Chile which won the election of 1970. This government elected by people was overthrown by the military through conspiracy and violence. The military surrounded the house of President and started bombing it, it was in this violence that Allende died. The military coup was led by General Augusto Pinochet.