War Communism (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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During which years was war communism implemented in Russia?
During which years was war communism implemented in Russia?
1918-1921
Which Bolshevik leader explicitly proposed war communism?
Which Bolshevik leader explicitly proposed war communism?
Trotsky
Which heavy industries received emphasis under war communism?
Which heavy industries received emphasis under war communism?
Iron, coal, oil, railways
When was the Food Supplies Dictatorship established?
When was the Food Supplies Dictatorship established?
May 1918
Who were the kulaks?
Who were the kulaks?
Peasants wealthy enough to own farms & hire
Which industry was nationalized first in May 1918?
Which industry was nationalized first in May 1918?
Sugar
Who received the highest rations under the class-based rationing system?
Who received the highest rations under the class-based rationing system?
Red Army soldiers & factory workers
By 1921, industrial output had collapsed to what % of pre-war levels?
By 1921, industrial output had collapsed to what % of pre-war levels?
20%
Russia's population fell from 170.9 million in 1913 to how many by 1921?
Russia's population fell from 170.9 million in 1913 to how many by 1921?
130.9 million
By what % did Petrograd's population fall from 1917 levels?
By what % did Petrograd's population fall from 1917 levels?
57.5%