Stakhanovites and Living Conditions (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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How much coal did Aleksei Stakhanov extract in 5 hours 45 minutes in August 1935?
How much coal did Aleksei Stakhanov extract in 5 hours 45 minutes in August 1935?
102 tonnes
What was later revealed about Stakhanov's record-breaking achievement?
What was later revealed about Stakhanov's record-breaking achievement?
He had a support team doing routine tasks
What bonus could managers receive for exceeding production targets?
What bonus could managers receive for exceeding production targets?
Up to 40% of base income
What did 'wrecking' refer to in Stalinist Russia?
What did 'wrecking' refer to in Stalinist Russia?
Economic or industrial sabotage
In 1939-1940, what became a criminal offence for workers?
In 1939-1940, what became a criminal offence for workers?
Being 20 minutes late for work
From what year were labour books introduced to record workers' employment history?
From what year were labour books introduced to record workers' employment history?
1938
How did real wages in 1937 compare to those in 1928?
How did real wages in 1937 compare to those in 1928?
They remained lower than in 1928
What was the daily death rate during construction of the Belomor Canal?
What was the daily death rate during construction of the Belomor Canal?
100 per day
What percentage of the workforce were women in 1929?
What percentage of the workforce were women in 1929?
29%
On average, how much less did women earn compared to men?
On average, how much less did women earn compared to men?
40% less