Stalin’s Rule (1928–1953) Flashcards
What were the key goals of Stalin’s Five-Year Plans?
To rapidly industrialize and increase production of coal, steel, and machinery.
What were the human costs of industrialization under Stalin?
Harsh working conditions, accidents, and forced labor in gulags.
Why did Stalin introduce collectivization?
To increase agricultural efficiency and fund industrialization.
What were kulaks, and what happened to them?
Wealthier peasants who resisted collectivization; many were executed or sent to labor camps.
What was the Holodomor?
A man-made famine in Ukraine during collectivization, killing millions.
How did Stalin use the Great Purge to consolidate power?
By eliminating political rivals, military leaders, and ordinary citizens seen as threats.
What was the impact of Stalin’s propaganda on society?
It created a cult of personality, glorifying Stalin and promoting loyalty.
How did Stalin change education?
By introducing a curriculum emphasizing science, technology, and communist ideology.
What was Stalin’s role in WWII?
He led the USSR against Nazi Germany and promoted the USSR as a superpower post-war.
How did Stalin’s policies affect the USSR’s global status?
They turned it into an industrial and military superpower but at a great human cost.
