9. Situation In 1914 (Economic) Flashcards
What was the annual GNP growth between 1906-14?
3.5%
What was the impact of having a GNP of 6% per year during 1906-14?
Slow compared to other superpowers
During what years were the GNP, 3.5%?
1906-14
In what sector was there a small labour force?
Handicraft enterprise
Why did factories have to employ loads of people?
Compensate for the lack of investment
How many peasant households were independent in 1907?
42000
In what year were the number of independent peasant households 42000?
1907
How many peasant households were independent in 1913?
134,500
In what year were the number of independent peasant households, 134,500?
1913
How many peasant households were independent in 1914?
98,000 as people moved to urban areas
In what year were the number of independent peasant households 98,000?
1914
Between 1907-14 what was the rise in independent peasant households?
56,000
Why was there a decrease in independent peasant households in 1914?
People moved to the city
What was the length of the Russian railway in 1881?
21,230 km
In what year was the length of the Russian railway 21,230km?
1881
What was the length of the Russian railway in 1914?
70,000km
In what year was the length of the Russian railway 70,000km?
1914
What was the condition of the Russian railway by 1914?
Still not finished
In 1914, what substance were Russia, the fourth largest producers in?
Coal
What was the name of the high class peasants formed?
Kulaks
Where was growth focused?
Internal markets rather than foreign markets
What did Russia still rely heavily on?
Foreign loans (e.g. france)
What strategy did Stolypin use to address the agricultural problem?
“Wager on the strong”
When was there a record harvest?
1913
