15. The Effect Of Stalin's Policies On Soviet People Flashcards
Life for the Soviet people under _____ was strictly controlled.
Stalin
How could people be sent to the gulags?
For small crimes such as being late for work or telling a joke about communist party officials.
How did propaganda affect children?
From a young age they were taught to be loyal communists from an early age. Everything they learnt had a communist message and praised Stalin.
Being taught communism propaganda was thought to get rid of any __________ beliefs or ______ ambitions.
Religious
Bourgeois
What were pioneers under 15 taught?
Skills through hiking and camping
What were the teenagers in the Komsomol taught?
Spy on and report people who they thought were not loyal the party and to spread communist party propaganda.
How were the workers the first five year plans?
Workers were strictly controlled and working conditions were harsh and often dangerous.
What was used to increase productivity?
Force and propaganda was used to increase productivity.
Food was ______, hours of work were increased and production targets enforced.
Rationed
What did the government portray those who had worked exceptionally well as?
Heroic figures
What was there a shortage of during the first five year plan?
Consumer goods like clothing because of the emphasis on heavy industry.
With the movement of so many people to the _____ centers, there was a shortage of housing. For example, only __% of households in Moscow had more than one room.
Industrial
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What attempts were made during the second five year plan?(3)
- improve quality of goods
- produce more consumers
- provide more housing for urban workers
True or false
Despite all the economic changes and the political terror, life improved for the average Soviet person in the 1930.
True
What did the government do to improve the lives of its citizens?(4)
- jobs for almost everyone
- avoided high unemployment rates of capitalist countries
- health services
- education
