War Communism/Introduction of the NEP Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Tambov rebellion?
How many troops were needed to suppress it?
A
- 1920/21.
2. 30,000.
2
Q
What level was hyperinflation at under War Communism?
A
1 million %
3
Q
When was the Kronstadt Naval Base revolt??
A
1921
4
Q
How many died in the 1921 famine??
A
5 million.
5
Q
Employment under War Communism.
A
1917 - 1920: Employment halves.
6
Q
What happened to the Moscow working population?
A
It halved, as workers moved to the countryside to try find food.
7
Q
How were wages paid under War Communism?
A
In 1921 90% of wages were paid in goods rather than money.
