2.2. Industry Flashcards
1
Q
Why was there a decrease in productivity?
A
- End of privatization.
- Dependence upon unskilled labour.
2
Q
What increased?
A
Poor quality goods.
3
Q
What was done to increase production?
A
Workers forced to work longer hours. This led to background furnaces being formed.
4
Q
What was the result of backyard furnaces?
A
- Inferior quality of iron and steel.
- Stripping country of fuel.
Therefore a failure.
5
Q
What was the major outcome?
A
Inferior goods were produced and industries collapsed.
