Salvador+Allende

Me Salvador Allende ** Basic Information: ** o Place of Birth: Valparaíso, Chile o Current City: Santiago, Chile o Gender: Male o Birthday: July 26, 1908 o Economic View: Socialist Party o Religious Views: Atheist  **Biography:** Salvador Allende Gossens was born on July 26, 1908 in Valparaiso, Chile. He was born to Laura Gossens Uribe and Salvador Allende Castro. Although his family was very involved in the Catholic Church, Allende became an atheist as he grew older. His family had a long line of political involvement in liberal causes. His father and uncles participated in the reformist efforts of the Radical Party in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He also credited a shoemaker named Juan Demarchi, for introducing him to his early political education during his teenage years. He followed in his uncle’s footsteps who were the organizer of Chile's medical services during the country's war with Bolivia and Peru in 1879 until 1883. Salvador Allende started his medical studies at the age of 18 and received his medical degree in 1932. Allende's brother-in-law was the brother of Marmaduque Grove. Who was a leader of Chile's shortly ruled Socialist Republic in 1932. Right after Grove’s government fell, his father passed away. It is said that at his funeral Allende stated, "I would dedicate my life to the social struggle, and I believe that I have fulfilled that promise." After his father’s death, Allende married Hortensia Bussi. The pair had three daughters; Paz, Isabel, and Beatriz. He and his family remained committed to his personal struggles and to his political commitments throughout his life. One of his daughters, Beatriz, decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and go in to the political field. His wife and other family members decided to remain a big part in active resistance to the military government. Not only did they resist it in Chile, but also while they were put in exile right after her husband’s death. Salvador Allende died in Santiago, Chile on September 11, 1973 after committing suicide. ** Quotes: ** "I am not the president of all the Chileans. I am not a hypocrite that says so."- Me "As for the bourgeois state, we are seeking to overcome it, to overthrow it."- Me  o Mothe r: Laura Gossens Uribe o Father: Salvador Allende Castro o Children: Isabel Allende Bussi and Beatriz Allende Bussi and Paz Allende Bussi o Siblings: Laura Allende Gossens o First Cousin's Daughter: Isabel Allende o Salsa Dancing, reading, the board game "Battleship" o War reenactments o Salsa and Latin works o Anything by Elizabeth Allende and "War and Peace" o Casablanca o Anything on the History Chanel (especially having to do with war)
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">1. Quiz 1- What element are you? Result- Fire Explanation- The fire represents Salvador Allende because is the most angry of the elements. He is very hot headed and does not take any nonsense. If something went wrong, it was not acceptable. Furthermore, fire likes to consume everything around it, Salvador Allende wanted all the power in Chile.

2. What type of dance is for you? Result- Salsa Explanation- The Salsa is a dance of passion. Salvador Allende had a lot of passion for his country. Although he was a dictator he still wanted to try to do what was best for his people; like any leader. He made reforms that he thought would be best and with this passion he tried to make Chile a better nation.

3. What band member are you? Result- The singer. The leader. Explanation- Being the singer of a band also means that you are most likely the leader of that band. Salvador Allende is that singer and the rest of Chile is the band. Whatever he asks for he receives no matter what the consequences. He is treated as royalty much like the leader of a band.

4. What animal are you at heart? Result- Wolf Explanation- The wolf best describes Salvador Allende because the wolf is a strong and wise animal. He was a very powerful man that could influence anyone to do what he wanted. The wolf can either stand alone or with a pack. Salvador Allende could do either as well; although he was best supported by a group of people, he ran the government basically by himself.

5. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">What are you most destined for? Result- A singer! Explanation- The singer of a band is the leader. The rest of the band has to follow the singers lead so they can sound good in unison. The government in Chile had to follow Allende's lead or else the government would end in failure. He kept things running smoothly to keep from this failure in his country.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"> 1. LA_Salsa I joined this group because the salsa dance reflects his Latin heritage. The salsa is a traditional dance in the Latin American culture. When he was growing up, the art of dance was recognized throughout the region.
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2. Peoples_War I joined this group for many reasons. Not only because he had a plethora of army experience but also because he agreed with war. He was an officer for years before becoming president and after becoming president he was still pro-war. He thought to fight for your beliefs was very important.

3. Atheists I joined this group because Salvador Allende was thought to be an Atheist. It has been said that he was raised an with no religion but most researchers think he decided this as he became older. The reasoning for why he was an Atheist is unclear. This group not only represents what he believes in but also what he represents when it comes to religion.

4. 12VDC_Power I chose this group not for the literal meaning of an alternate power source but because Allende was power hungry. He wanted to be the one and only decision maker that the Chilean government had to go to when they were in need. He made the government in Chile a dictatorship. This made him the sole ruler and the only man who could make decisions until his death.

5. Firepics I selected this group because it is said he had a feisty personality. He was very direct and straight forward and if something needed to be said he would say it. Salvador Allende did not put up with any nonsense. If somebody were to break a law they would suffer the consequences just like any other citizen.

6. Socialism Socialism otherwise known as Marxism is the type of government that he believed in. He believed that the government should control everything and after elected he changed the government. He changed the government from a democracy to a strict socialist government. This change was so drastic that the citizens could not adapt to his changes as fast as he wanted them to.

7. Supporting_Our_Army_Boys Allende believed in a strong military. He wanted Chile to be a strong nation therefore it needed to have a strong military. He supported war at any cost. He thought that violence was a good way to keep people in line just like some other dictators.

8. Greedaholics Allende was greedy for power much like any other countries leader but, he took it to another level. Allende wanted all of the power in the country. What better way to do it than create a dictatorship? Along with having a dictatorship, he threatened everyone around him to make it so he would have all of the power.

9. Shoemaking In Allende's childhood, he looked up to shoemake Juan Demarchi. He blamed Demarchi for contributing to his early political education. In the shoemaker's shop he learned about the revolutionary theory. He was also introduced to the reality of artisan radicalism in the early 20th Century Chile.

10. Futuro_Cuba Salvador Allende looked up to Cuba's Fidel Castro. Allende travelled to Cuba to learn more about their way of life and brought some of it back to Chile. After traveling to Cuba, he decided to make the government of Chile more of a dictatorship. He wanted to be just like Fidel Castro and be all powerful.