Great Turn Flashcards
Features of the NEP
Abolish grain requisition Privatised small businesses Government still controlled commanding heights of in coal, steel and oil Private trade could happen for profit Wasn’t popular in the Party
What was the Great Turn?
The NEP was abandoned for rapid industrialisation at any cost and collectivisation in agriculture
Stalin believed that is was a second revolution so that he could be sent a a revolutionary leader. He wanted to control the revolution from above
Why was the Great Turn enacted because of the industry?
Serious weakness in industrial management and needed to be more efficient to improve industrial good quality
Why was the Great Turn enacted because of working conditions?
The conditions in both agriculture and industry were harsh from the food shortages, unemployment and living standards.
Why was the Great Turn enacted because of the drive to industrialisation and the NEP?
The NEP wasn’t industrialising quick enough for the Bolsheviks and the amount of grain produced was insufficient
Why was the Great Turn enacted because of grain production?
Grain production decreased dramatically. In the winter of 1727 - 28 the government received 25% less grain than the year before.
Peasants are accused of hoarding grain
Why was the Great Turn enacted ideologically?
The NEP was disliked because it was a halfway house to Socialism which was unpopular with many Bolsheviks
Why was the Great Turn enacted politically ?
Stalin wanted to show his p.o.v ol change about the NEP to rapid industrialisation which was more radical.
What were the main aims of the first 5 year plan l?
Develop heavy industries production by 300%
Improve transport systems
Transform society and the economy by electrification
Generate 6x more electrical power 1933 than 1928
Feed the expanding industrial workers
How did Stalin change some cities?
He created cities just for a certain job such as Magnitogorsk, a vast new industrial complex in the city
What were the issues with the FYP with agriculture?
The Kulaks were seen as the backbone of the agricultural economy and the harsh impositions and collectivisation would cause less production
What were the issues with the FYP with industry?
They thought it was a gamble and thought that it was seen as a magical hand to solve the economy but it wouldn’t
