War Communism Flashcards
Why did War Communism exist
To ensure that the Red Army was supplied with munitions and food by the towns.
Why was War communism necessary
- Rising inflation
- Severe food shortages
- Labour shortages due to conscriptions
What were the main features of War Communism
- Rationing and Labour Discipline
- Requisitioning
- Nationalisation (Decree on Nationalisation of 1918)
What labour discipline was enforced
Strikes were banned
Working hours were extended (Reversed the changes made in the Workers Decree of 1917)
Ration-Card workbooks were re-introduced
Bonuses or rations for good work
What was the ration system based on
Class
Workers and soldiers got the most
Nobility got the least
What fines were imposed
Imposed for Lateness and Absenteeism
Why was requisitioning imposed
To distribute it to the cities to feed the workers
What was requisitioned
Grain, allowing a minimum for survival
Where was encouragement placed regarding farming
On collective farming, however little abided
What was nationalisation
Nationalisation of Foreign Trade and all industries
What did Nationalisation built on
the February 1918 Decree
What was the first industry to be nationalised
Sugar in march
Oil in June
What was banned as a result of War Communism
Private trade and manufacture
Military style control of railways
What did the Workers lose
All the benefits they had formerly enjoyed under the decree of November 1917
What was launched as a result of an assassination attempt on Lenin
Red Terror. SR were arrested, Kadets forced into exile
