Transforming USSR - Collectivisation & Industrialisation Flashcards
1
Q
What were the 4 overall reasons for Russian modernisation?
A
- economic reasons
- idological reasons
- political reasons
- fear of war
2
Q
What were Stalins economic reasons for transforming industry and agriculture?
A
- Since 1927 NEP failed to deliver increased economic growth in any sector of economy
- Grain Procurement Crisis
- agricultural reform essential -rapid industrialisation could not be carried out without additional food
3
Q
What was the Grain Procurement Crisis?
A
period in which Russian peasants were reluctant to sell grain and other agricultural products to the government, leading to food shortages
4
Q
What were Stalins ideological reasons for transforming industry and agriculture?
A
- communists critical of free market
- replacing capitalism with more socialist system reflected Party’s long-standing ideological goals
- NEP favoured peasants - communists committed to improving welfare of workers - economic reforms designed to improve their living and working conditions
5
Q
What were Stalins political reasons for transforming industry and agriculture?
A
by destroying NEP he forced Central Committee to choose between his policies and Bukharins - CC chose his - confirmed Stalin as leader of Russia
6
Q
Why did Stalins fear of war act as a cause of modernisation?
A
- end of 20’s - Russian officials worried Germany preparing for War
- German industrial production far exceeded Russia’s - Germany in stronger position
- to fight - Russia needed modern industry necessary for rearmament
