Post War Reconstruction Flashcards
1
Q
How much of the soviet population did WW2 kill?
A
1/8
2
Q
Where was one third of the fourth 5yr plans money to be spent and why?
A
Ukraine, this area had been devastated by the war and was important for agriculture and industry
3
Q
What was the focus of the fourth 5yr plan?
A
Switch from a military to a civillian economy
4
Q
What were the reasons for the success of the fourth 5yr plan by 1950?
A
- war reperations
- centeral planning
- committed effort of the soviet people
5
Q
Why was the prospect of a full agricultural economy hindered?
A
- severe labour shortage
- less land under cultivation
- 1946 was the driest year since 1891 and the harvest was poor
6
Q
By how much did coal production increase after world war 2?
A
From 166 million tons in 1940 to 261 million tons in 1950
7
Q
What areas of industry exceeded 1940 levels by 1950?
A
- coal
- oil
- steel ]
- electricity
