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What was the purpose of the Five Year Plans?
What was the purpose of the Five Year Plans?
- Support international trade
- Increase agricultural production
- Greatly increase industrial production (correct)
- Reduce unemployment
What were the goals of the Five Year Plans?
What were the goals of the Five Year Plans?
More machinery, more steel production, new factories, more oil production, more electrical power plants.
What caused the famine in 1928?
What caused the famine in 1928?
- A shortfall in grain production (correct)
- Government mismanagement
- Poor weather conditions
- Hoarding of grain by farmers (correct)
Kulaks were prosperous farmers who benefitted from Stalin's policies.
Kulaks were prosperous farmers who benefitted from Stalin's policies.
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What was forced collectivization?
What was forced collectivization?
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What was the first result of forced collectivization on the Soviet Union?
What was the first result of forced collectivization on the Soviet Union?
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What was the industrial output comparison of Russia in the 1930s?
What was the industrial output comparison of Russia in the 1930s?
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Five Year Plans
- Aimed to significantly boost industrial production in the Soviet Union.
- Key focus on enhancing national infrastructure and industrial capabilities.
Goals of the Five Year Plans
- Increasing machinery availability and capabilities.
- Targeting higher steel production.
- Establishing new factories across various sectors.
- Expanding oil production and electricity generation through new power plants.
Famine in 1928
- Resulted from decreased grain production.
- Farmers hoarded grain, exacerbating food shortages.
Kulaks
- Wealthier farmers who struggled under Stalin’s command economy.
- Their ability to profit diminished due to centralization of production decisions.
Forced Collectivization
- The government nationalized private farms.
- Farmers were required to work collectively and submit all produce to the state.
The Result of Forced Collectivization on the Soviet Union
- Initial outcomes included severe famine, leading to six to seven million deaths.
- Long-term benefits included increased investments in industrial development, science, education, and military enhancements.
Russia in the 1930s
- Industrial output surpassed that of major nations like France, Italy, and Japan, marking significant economic growth.
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