Following the accession of Fidel Castro, Latin America saw the rise of many nationalistic, socialist movements.

Following the accession of Fidel Castro, Latin America saw the rise of many nationalistic, socialist movements. The the United States, none was more controversial (and alarming) than the democratic victory of the Partido Socialista de Chile.  Within that context, analyze the rise and fall of Salvador Allende in Chile. What circumstances enabled him to win the presidency in 1970? What caused the coup of 1973? How did the new Pinochet government deal with Allende's supporters?