Chapter 14

Question 1

What was the main goal of the 2nd 5 year plan and what was the result

Answer 1

More focus was put onto consumer goods, but heavy industry was still the overall priority
- had some successes such as steel output trebled and coal production doubling

Question 2

What was the main goal of the 3rd 5 year plan and what was the result

Answer 2

Main focus was the defence sector, due to fears of Nazi Germany, thus more emphasis was on heavy industry
- Plan was disrupted due to the German invasion in 41’.

Question 3

Who was Stakhanov and what was his significance

Answer 3

A coal miner who was declared a national hero and used as an example to other workers
- He mined 100 tonnes of coal in 5 hours, he was then given bonuses and stuff.

Question 4

What were the condition of managers of factories during the 5 year plans

Answer 4

• Ensured output targets were met
• ## Managers were put on trial or executed if targets weren’t met

Question 5

What were the condition of workers of factories during the 5 year plans

Answer 5

Overall just treated harshly and encouraged to work harder
- Real wages rose in the 30s
- Strikes were illegal

Question 6

What were the condition of women of factories during the 5 year plans

Answer 6

Represented 30% of the workforce, they were primarily in lower skilled jobs like textiles, and were usually discriminated.
- receiving the less pay than men but still doing the same responsibilities

Question 7

Overall summarization of the results of the first three 5 year plans

Answer 7

Overall it was a success
- the economy grew 5% each year from the great turn
- Workforce population doubled