Communist Russia Flashcards
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Communism
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A system of government where the state controls all aspects of the economy (property, business and jobs) and of society, with limited rights for individuals
2
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Collectivisation
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The joining of small, unproductive farms together to create large, state-owned farms
3
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Gulags
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Forced labour camps
4
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Five-year plan
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A set of targets (and policies designed to meet them) over a period of five years
5
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Dictator
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Someone who has gained almost all control over their country and uses a variety mean, especially terror and propaganda, to hold on to power
6
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Show trail
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A staged trial to influence popular opinion
