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What was the impact of Lenin's decree in August 1918 regarding property?

Local soviets were given power to redistribute property (correct)
Property could no longer be rented out
Private land was abolished
Industrial workforce increased

How did Lenin respond to the decrease in the industrial workforce from 1917-1922?

Increased the wages of the remaining workers
Encouraged private ownership of houses
Implemented a new housing policy
Ordered the destruction of empty houses for timber and fuel (correct)

What was the status of housing under the New Economic Policy (NEP) introduced by Lenin?

Housing became denationalized and redistribution was illegal (correct)
Redistribution was encouraged
Private ownership was abolished
Public housing was expanded with government funding

Which of the following statements about women's rights under Lenin is true?

Introduced legal right to equal pay and voting rights for women (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did Lenin address illiteracy in Russia during his rule?

Published Decree on Illiteracy targeting illiterate individuals aged 8-50 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of War Communism on employment in Russia?

Unemployment over 100,000 due to compulsory labor for all men ages 16-50. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under the New Economic Policy (NEP), what happened to the concept of compulsory employment?

It was abandoned resulting in a return of unemployment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What social benefit was introduced for workers regarding public transport during Lenin's rule?

Free travel on public transport. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How were food rations distributed under Lenin's social benefits policy?

Workers received the most, followed by middle class, then upper class. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant change regarding property ownership occurred during Lenin's time in power?

Abolishment of private property in favor of collective ownership. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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