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Economic and social developments: changes in industrial organisation from Stalin to Khrushchev; agriculture and the Virgin Lands scheme; social and cultural change from Stalin to Khrushchev.
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The Stalinist dictatorship and reaction, 1941–1964 (A-level only)
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The Stalinist dictatorship and reaction, 1941–1964 (A-level only)
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Economic and social developments: changes in industrial organisation from Stalin to Khrushchev; agriculture and the Virgin Lands scheme; social and cultural change from Stalin to Khrushchev
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What was one of the main goals of Stalin's industrial policies during the 1930s?
Direct answer
One of the main goals of Stalin's industrial policies was to achieve rapid industrialization.
Key terms
- Collectivization: The policy of consolidating individual landholdings and labor into collective farms, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity.
- Censorship: The suppression of speech, public communication, or other information deemed objectionable by the government.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing Stalin's policies: It's important to provide a balanced view that includes both the achievements and the failures of Stalin's policies.
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