Economy and Society: Developments in Towns and Cities (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What annual growth rate did the Soviet economy achieve between 1928 and 1940?
What annual growth rate did the Soviet economy achieve between 1928 and 1940?
5-6%
Between which years did the industrial workforce double in size?
Between which years did the industrial workforce double in size?
1928-1932
How did urban population change from 1926 to 1939?
How did urban population change from 1926 to 1939?
From 26 million to 56 million
What period is described as the 'good years' for Soviet workers?
What period is described as the 'good years' for Soviet workers?
1934-1936
What happened to wages and prices during the 'good years'?
What happened to wages and prices during the 'good years'?
Wages rose, prices fell
Which sector saw dramatic expansion during the first Five Year Plan?
Which sector saw dramatic expansion during the first Five Year Plan?
Engineering
Which persistent problem was only partially addressed throughout the Plans?
Which persistent problem was only partially addressed throughout the Plans?
Shortage of skilled labour
What military equipment did the USSR produce that matched or surpassed Western production?
What military equipment did the USSR produce that matched or surpassed Western production?
Tanks, aircraft, guns
What did the second Five Year Plan particularly focus on developing?
What did the second Five Year Plan particularly focus on developing?
Construction and transport
Approximately how long did it take to transform the USSR into an industrial power?
Approximately how long did it take to transform the USSR into an industrial power?
One decade