Reasons for introducing NEP

Question 1

1. State the 3 reasons for introducing the NEP.

Answer 1

1. To retain political power.To revive the economy.To build Socialism.

Question 2

1. What did Lenin describe NEP as?
   - Why did he need to retain power?
   - Why?
2. Heavy industry in ____ was __% of ____ level.
3. How many Russians died in the 1920s?
   - What was this mainly due to?

Answer 2

1. An economic retreat to prevent political defeat.
   - He realised revolution wouldn’t spread.
   - Because Tambov peasants and Kronstadt sailors had rebelled.
2. 1921 - 20% - 1913.
3. 20 million.
   - Famine.

Question 3

1. What was clearly not going to happen by 1921?

2. Therefore he needed an ________ policy allowing Russia to build _________ without _______ ___

Answer 3

1. A widespread socialist revolution.

2. economic - socialism - foreign aid.