Question

State two differences and two similarities between Pinochet's rule in Chile and the Communist rule in Poland.

Answer 1

Differences :
(i) Chile was ruled by military dictator and Poland was ruled by a political party.
(ii) Government of Poland claimed to rule on behalf of the working class whereas Pinochet made no such claims and openly favoured capitalist.
Similarities:
(i) In both countries, people could not choose or change their rulers.
(ii) There were no real freedom to express one's opinion, form political associations and organize protests.