1941 economy and society

Question 1

By 1941 how many farms had been collectivised?

Answer 1

All farms

Question 2

Compare the % of the population living in towns in 1926 to 1939

Answer 2

1926= 17% lived in towns
1939= 33%

Question 3

When did the USSR overtake Britain in iron and steel production

Answer 3

by 1940

Question 4

How many aircraft factories were constructed in 1939?

Answer 4

9

Question 5

How much did rearmament spending rose by from 1938-1941?

Answer 5

27.5 billion -70.9 billion roubles

Question 6

On the eve of war how many tanks rifles and military aircraft were they producing per month?

Answer 6

230 tanks
700 military aircrafts
100,000+ rifles

Question 7

What were the strengths of society?

Answer 7

society ‘owned’ factories and fields

Stalin had greater control over the people

Question 8

What decree was passed in July 1940 relating to poor quality production

Answer 8

July 1940 Poor quality production was a criminal offence

Question 9

Name the two main failures of the economy on the eve of war?

Answer 9

by 1941 producing less grain than under NEP

3rd 5-year plan left incomplete