War Communism (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Bolsheviks introduce War Communism?
In which year did the Bolsheviks introduce War Communism?
1918
What was the main reason the Bolsheviks implemented War Communism?
What was the main reason the Bolsheviks implemented War Communism?
To survive & win the Civil War
Which organisation seized grain from peasants during War Communism?
Which organisation seized grain from peasants during War Communism?
The Cheka
What punishment did peasants face for hoarding grain during War Communism?
What punishment did peasants face for hoarding grain during War Communism?
Severe punishment, including execution
What did industrial production targets focus on during War Communism?
What did industrial production targets focus on during War Communism?
Military requirements
What was the Red Terror?
What was the Red Terror?
Mass killings & political repression
What did workers receive instead of wages during War Communism?
What did workers receive instead of wages during War Communism?
Rations of food & basic goods
How much industrial capacity did Russia lose in the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
How much industrial capacity did Russia lose in the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
40%
What percentage of food-producing regions did Russia lose in the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
What percentage of food-producing regions did Russia lose in the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
60%
By 1920, what percentage of pre-war levels had agricultural production reached?
By 1920, what percentage of pre-war levels had agricultural production reached?
37%
By how much did the number of factory workers drop during War Communism?
By how much did the number of factory workers drop during War Communism?
50%
Which previously loyal location experienced a major mutiny during War Communism?
Which previously loyal location experienced a major mutiny during War Communism?
Kronstadt naval base
Which province saw significant peasant uprisings against grain requisitioning?
Which province saw significant peasant uprisings against grain requisitioning?
Tambov Province