Industrial and Agricultural Change: Economic Priorities, 1953–85 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What did Khrushchev admit about Stalin's agriculture when he came to power in 1953?
What did Khrushchev admit about Stalin's agriculture when he came to power in 1953?
Less productive than under Lenin's NEP
When did Malenkov's agricultural promises fail, causing him to lose political influence?
When did Malenkov's agricultural promises fail, causing him to lose political influence?
1954
By what percentage did farm incomes rise between 1952 and 1956 under Khrushchev's reforms?
By what percentage did farm incomes rise between 1952 and 1956 under Khrushchev's reforms?
250%
By what percentage did tractor numbers increase by 1955 under Khrushchev's investment program?
By what percentage did tractor numbers increase by 1955 under Khrushchev's investment program?
30%
When was the Virgin Lands Scheme launched?
When was the Virgin Lands Scheme launched?
September 1953
What percentage of Soviet budget went to agriculture annually during 1954-1959?
What percentage of Soviet budget went to agriculture annually during 1954-1959?
12.8%
What percentage of corn per hectare did Soviet farms produce compared to US farms?
What percentage of corn per hectare did Soviet farms produce compared to US farms?
50%
By what percentage did agricultural production increase between 1953 and 1958?
By what percentage did agricultural production increase between 1953 and 1958?
35.3%
What percentage of the Soviet population worked on farms in the 1950s-1960s?
What percentage of the Soviet population worked on farms in the 1950s-1960s?
54-44%
To what percentage did Khrushchev cut agricultural investment in 1960?
To what percentage did Khrushchev cut agricultural investment in 1960?
2%