Economic and Social Developments Flashcards
(70 cards)
What was state capitalism known as?
a ‘halfway house’ between capitalism and socialism
When and what was the Decree on Land?
November 1917 - abolished private land ownership
When and what was the Decree on workers control?
November 1917 - gave workers greater control over running factories
When were the banks nationalised?
December 1917
When was state capitalism implemented?
1917-18
When and what was the Decree on Land?
February 1917 - Abolished private ownership on land
When and what was the Decree on Workers control?
November 1917 - Gave workers greater control over factories
When was the Nationalisation of the banks?
Dec 1917
When was War communism implemented?
June 1918-21
When did the Red Terror intensify?
September 1918
When did Compulsory grain requisitioning start?
Jan 1919
When was the Tambov Revolt?
August 1920
When did Industrial production decrease to 20%
December 1920
When was the NEP established?
1921 onwards
When was the Kronstadt rising?
March 1921
When was the final defeat of the Tambov revolt?
June 1921
What were some examples of state control?
nationalisation of Russia’s banks,
establishment of Vesenkha,
The establishment of GOELRO
What were the three main problems with state capitalism?
Many Bolsheviks didn’t want a ‘halfway house,’
Sharp drops in production after workers in control,
Peasants had control over grain price - state-controlled industries needed cheaper grain
What were the four main problems with conditions?
Falling industry production,
Fighting in countryside
Food shortages in cities
Disease and starvation
Why were factory supplies disrupted?
Workers left to join Red Army,
By how much did the urban proletariat population decline?
from 3.6 million to 1.4 million
Why did inflation rise?
drop in production, peasants stopped selling grain.
Why were important agricultural regions lost?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
What was a major reason for food shortages?
Peasant hoarding
