Political Polarization and a Democracy in Crisis

The two opposing social models of the USA and the Soviet Union were _________

• Communism

• Fascism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez (1958 - 1964) represented the _______

• Partido Nacional

• Unidad Popular

• Partido Demócrata Cristiano

• Communist Party

Eduardo Frei Montalva (1964 - 1970) represented the _______

• Partido Nacional

• Unidad Popular

• Partido Demócrata Cristiano

• Communist Party

Salvador Allende (1970 - 1973) represented the _______

• Partido Nacional

• Unidad Popular

• Partido Demócrata Cristiano

• Communist Party

"They wanted the State to have more control over natural resources and industries. Thought that the unequal distribution of resources led to many of Chile’s problems."

• Left-wing

• Centre

• Right-wing

"Represented the middle class, some lower class and businessmen too. Respected private property, but wanted the state to be involved in some aspects of the economy, such as copper production. ."

• Left-wing

• Centre

• Right-wing

"Generally reflected ideas of businessmen and landowners. Also some lower/middle class support. Believed in little state intervention, thought private companies could help the economy."

• Left-wing

• Centre

• Right-wing

What word best describes the political situation in Chile during this period?

• Unified

• Polarized

• Compromising

• Stable