Ukrainian famine Flashcards
How many people died in the Ukraine from 1932 - 4?
5 million
Why was there the Ukraine famine?
There were uprisings from that ares against collectivisation, and it was the ‘breadbasket of Europe’ so it was important in growing grain.
How did Stalin target Ukraine?
He set up a border around it so that no one could leave the area and no grain or help could help them and the quote were increased so Stalin could get more grain
How many people died daily in June 1933?
28,000
What did Stalin use the grain for?
He used it to feed the urban worker and trade in technology and allies from other countries
What happened with the mass grain reserves?
Sometimes their would be grain reserves that were left out but couldn’t be stolen on the threat of death, even if they weren’t used and sometimes the peasants
How many people died due to dekulakisation in Ukraine in 1930?
1.5 million
How many people died due to dekulakisation and deportation by 1939?
around 10 million
How did the Ukrainian peasants try to not starve?
They resorted to killing any animals they could get, cannibalism or trying to hoard grain. Some would try to go against the Party members and kill them, but would usually be killed anyway