Interpretations: Economic Weaknesses and the Failure of Reform (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What percentage did GDP contract during the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (1986-1990)?
What percentage did GDP contract during the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (1986-1990)?
4 per cent
By how much did rye bread prices increase after subsidy removal (Jan-Apr 1990)?
By how much did rye bread prices increase after subsidy removal (Jan-Apr 1990)?
300% increase
What was Gorbachev's public support in November 1990?
What was Gorbachev's public support in November 1990?
21 per cent
Who created the 500 Day Programme in 1990?
Who created the 500 Day Programme in 1990?
Stanislav Shatalin & Grigorri Iavlinskii
What revolutionary change did the Supreme Soviet introduce in January 1991?
What revolutionary change did the Supreme Soviet introduce in January 1991?
Private property rights
By what percentage did steel production drop in 1991?
By what percentage did steel production drop in 1991?
12 per cent
Which was NOT one of McCauley's three major economic problems?
Which was NOT one of McCauley's three major economic problems?
Political hardliner opposition
What did McCauley argue was the main cause of economic reform failure?
What did McCauley argue was the main cause of economic reform failure?
Political causes
Which countries successfully transitioned while maintaining Communist Party control?
Which countries successfully transitioned while maintaining Communist Party control?
China and Vietnam
What was the status of Soviet and republican governments by summer 1991?
What was the status of Soviet and republican governments by summer 1991?
Effectively bankrupt