The New Economic Policy

Question 1

what was the idea behind the NEP

Answer 1

pragmatic policy - never meant to be permanent
regarded as a “deviation” by Zinoviev
crucial to increase the output of supplies

Question 2

what were the four main ideas behind the NEP

Answer 2

grain requisitioning was abolished
ban on private trade was removed
small businesses were reopened
state control of heavy industry remained

Question 3

what was grain requisitioning replaced with

Answer 3

peasants gave a fixed amount of grain to the state
a lot less was taken than during the war
able to sell surplus grain

Question 4

what was the idea behind the removing the ban on private trade

Answer 4

rationing was abolished
privately owned shops were allowed to reopen
people had to buy food and goods out of their own income

Question 5

what was the idea behind small businesses reopening

Answer 5

people were allowed to make a profit

lenin realised the peasants would not sell their grain if there was no attractive goods for them to buy

Question 6

what did the state keep control of

Answer 6

heavy industry, including coal steel and oil

transport and banking systems