Economic developments (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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By what percentage did cereal production increase by 1923 during the NEP?
By what percentage did cereal production increase by 1923 during the NEP?
23%
Who coined the term 'Scissors Crisis' to describe the NEP economic problem?
Who coined the term 'Scissors Crisis' to describe the NEP economic problem?
Trotsky
What percentage of all retail trade was handled by NEPmen by 1923?
What percentage of all retail trade was handled by NEPmen by 1923?
75%
What did some workers call the NEP due to their negative experiences?
What did some workers call the NEP due to their negative experiences?
New Exploitation of the Proletariat
How many tons of grain did Russia export in 1913 compared to the NEP period?
How many tons of grain did Russia export in 1913 compared to the NEP period?
12 million; never exceeded 3 million
Which three key positions did Stalin hold that helped his rise to power?
Which three key positions did Stalin hold that helped his rise to power?
Politburo, Orgburo, Party Gen Sec
How many households were typically put together to form a Kolkhoz?
How many households were typically put together to form a Kolkhoz?
Between 50 and 100
When did Stalin call for the liquidation of the Kulaks as a class?
When did Stalin call for the liquidation of the Kulaks as a class?
December 27, 1929
How many peasants were involved in the 13,754 outbreaks of mass unrest?
How many peasants were involved in the 13,754 outbreaks of mass unrest?
Over 2.5 million
According to Robert Conquest, how many died in the Ukraine famine of 1932-33?
According to Robert Conquest, how many died in the Ukraine famine of 1932-33?
7 million
What was 'hairdressing' in Stalin's 1932 law of five ears of corn?
What was 'hairdressing' in Stalin's 1932 law of five ears of corn?
Cutting individual ears of corn
Under the 1935 Kolkhoz statute, how many cows could each household keep?
Under the 1935 Kolkhoz statute, how many cows could each household keep?
1 cow and calves
What was the First Five-Year Plan target for coal production (in millions of tons)?
What was the First Five-Year Plan target for coal production (in millions of tons)?
35 to 75
How many tons of coal did Alexei Stakhanov cut on 30 August 1935?
How many tons of coal did Alexei Stakhanov cut on 30 August 1935?
102 tons
What was the punishment for absenteeism under the 1940 Labour Decree?
What was the punishment for absenteeism under the 1940 Labour Decree?
6 months labour at 75% pay