Reasons for introduction of 5YPs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 factors? (PIE)
A
Political
Ideological
Economic
2
Q
What are the 3 factors?
A
Political
Ideological
Economic
3
Q
Explain the Ideological Factor
A
> Wanted to achieve socialism - needed to eliminate capitalism
Replace ‘bourgeois specialists’ with ‘Red specialists’ so those in charge of industry were pro-Stalin
4
Q
Explain Political Factor
A
> Inspired by Collectivisation
Establishes Stalin’s control
Imminent threat of war from capitalist countries - they could not compete
5
Q
Explain the Economic Factor
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> Attempt to recover from NEP failures
>Production levels never increased beyond capabilities of the Tsarist regime