Which sentence best explains the United States' willingness to compromise on their human rights agenda when it helped meet its C
old War interests? Although Salvador Allende was freely elected by the people of Chile, the United States feared that his Marxist views would pose a threat to democracy in the region. As a result,the United States actively worked to destabilize Chile's economy and to foster resentment against Allende. This led to the coup of 1973, during which General Augusto Pinochet came to power. Pinochet was responsible for the deaths or disappearances of more than 3000 of his political opponents. The United States maintained political and financial ties with Chile throughout Pinochet's regime.
This led to the coup of 1973, during which General Augusto Pinochet came to power.
<h3>What is a Coup?</h3>
This is defined as the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group.
The US supported General Augusto Pinochet in which he overthrew Salvador Allende because they feared that Chile will become a Socialist country which may lead to loss of investments made in the area.
He restored the temple that was despoiled by his grandmother. It could symbolize that the temple will rise again even after it was desecrated. Through the young king’s efforts, the people helped to restore it to its former glory.
