Chapter 11 - Economic developments

Question 1

What was the Great Turn?

Answer 1

This was the move away from NEP which was extremely unpopular and a new policy of rapid industrialisation and collectivisation

Question 2

What % of the peasants were working in collective farms by 1928?

Answer 2

5%

Question 3

What were the reasons for the great turn?

Answer 3

. Serious weaknesses in industrial management and

. More efficiency was needed to increase production, to improve the quality of goods.

. The drive towards industrialisation was perceived to be going too slowly

. By 1927, NEP was failing to produce the growth many communists were expecting

Question 4

What was the impact of the great turn?

Answer 4

. Began an economic and social revolution

. The new shift in policy had a major impact on debates and power struggles within the party

. The NEP was over, and rapid industrialisation was beginning

Question 5

When did the First Five Year Plan begin?

Answer 5

1928

Question 6

What were the main aims of the FFYP?

Answer 6

. Develop heavy industry
. Boost overall production by 300%
. Improve the transport system(railways)

Question 7

Why was collectivisation used?

Answer 7

. Occurred due to the grain procurement of winter
. The need for an increase in food supplies