Question

Describe the perceived threat of Allende's socialist government in Chile to other countries and the world. (1 point)

During the Cold War, the U.S. and other capitalist countries saw socialism as akin to
• communism. They associated the ideology with the Soviet Union, and said it was a threat to democracy worldwide.
During the Cold War, the U.S. and other capitalist countries saw socialism as akin to
• communism. They associated the ideology with Pinochet's ideas, and said it was a threat to democracy worldwide.

Answer 1

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There was a perception that Allende's socialist government in Chile posed a threat to other countries and the world due to its alignment with Marxist ideology and its potential to inspire similar movements in other Latin American countries. The U.S. government, in particular, viewed Allende as a destabilizing force in the region and feared that his policies could lead to the spread of socialism and communism, which were seen as threats to democracy and capitalism. The fear was that Chile, under Allende's leadership, could become a Soviet satellite state and potentially become a base for communist influence in the Western Hemisphere. This perception ultimately contributed to the U.S.-backed coup that ousted Allende from power in 1973.