What Was The USSR Flashcards
(14 cards)
What year was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) founded?
1922
Founded as a result of the October Revolution in 1917.
Which party led the government during the establishment of the USSR?
Communist Bolshevik Party
Led by Vladimir Lenin.
What major conflict occurred between 1917 and 1922 in Russia?
Civil war
Won by the Bolsheviks, leading to the establishment of the USSR.
What type of government did the Soviet Union have?
One-party dictatorship
Only the Communist Party was allowed, all others were banned.
How were leadership positions filled in the Soviet Union?
Appointed from within the Communist Party
No elections were held.
What was a characteristic of decision-making in the Soviet Union?
Made by a small group of leaders
Without any input from the people.
What were the conditions regarding freedom of speech in the Soviet Union?
Heavy censorship and strict laws
Harsh punishments discouraged speaking against the regime.
How many Soviet Republics were part of the USSR?
15
The federation stretched across Europe and Asia.
Which republic was the largest in the Soviet Union?
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
Accounted for 76% of the territory and over 50% of the population.
What was the official language of government in the Soviet Union?
Russian
Russians dominated leadership positions.
What type of economic system did the Soviet Union have?
Command economy
Resources, labor, and capital were allocated based on need.
What was the status of private enterprises in the Soviet Union?
No private enterprises
All businesses were owned by the state and managed by bureaucrats.
Fill in the blank: In the Soviet Union, prices for goods were _______.
fixed at a level set by the government
True or False: The Soviet Union allowed for private ownership of businesses.
False
People could own personal items but could not profit from them.
