Stalin's Industrialisation Aims Flashcards
what were his 5 main aims
increase military strength achieve self-sufficiency increase grain supplies move towards a socialist society improve the standards of living
why did he want to increase military strength
to fight a modern war, a country needed a strong industrial base
he was increasingly convinced the `USSR would be attacked
how did he plan to achieve self-sufficiency
wanted to make sure the USSR was less dependent on western manufactured goods
why did he want to increase grain supplies
wanted to end the backwards agricultural system
did not want a state that was dependent on the peasantry as a bad harvest would lead to famine
why did he want to move towards a socialist society
the marxist theory stated socialism could only be achieved when the majority were workers
by 1928, only 20% were workers
why did he want to improve the standards of living
wanted to catch up to the west
industrialisation was designed to create wealth for society
working people should appreciate the lives they’re given any the state
