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The political, economic and social condition of the Soviet Union by 1941.
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The emergence of Communist dictatorship, 1917–1941 (A-level only)
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The political, economic and social condition of the Soviet Union by 1941
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What was one of the main economic policies introduced by Lenin in the early years of the Soviet Union?
Direct answer
War Communism was a policy implemented by Lenin during the Russian Civil War, aimed at centralizing control over the economy.
Key terms
- Collectivization: The policy of consolidating individual landholdings into collective farms, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and state control.
- Five-Year Plans: State-directed economic plans introduced by Stalin to industrialize the Soviet Union rapidly, focusing on heavy industry and collectivization.
Common trap
Confusing War Communism with the NEP: Remember that War Communism was a wartime measure aimed at central control, while the NEP was a strategic retreat to revive the economy post-Civil War.
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