By Night in Chile Lesson Plan

The Pinochet Era

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research and write on the Pinochet regime and its effects on Chile as a nation.

Structure:

For this activity, in groups of 4-5, students will delve into the history of the Pinochet era, a period marked by political upheaval, human rights violations, and social transformations.

1. Students will begin by conducting research on Augusto Pinochet's rise to power, his military coup, and the period of his dictatorship (1973-1990). Important points to note include: the political, social, and economic context that led to Pinochet's coup against President Salvador Allende; the key policies and strategies...