Learning objective
Agricultural and social developments in the countryside: voluntary and forced collectivisation; state farms; mechanisation; the impact of collectivisation on the kulaks and other peasants;.
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Economy and society, 1929–1941 (A-level only)
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Economy and society, 1929–1941 (A-level only)
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Quick explanation
Agricultural and social developments in the countryside: voluntary and forced collectivisation; state farms; mechanisation; the impact of collectivisation on the kulaks and other peasants;
- This point belongs to Economy and society, 1929–1941 (A-level only), especially Economy and society, 1929–1941 (A-level only).
- You need to be able to agricultural and social developments in the countryside: voluntary and forced collectivisation; state farms; mechanisation; the impact of collectivisation on the kulaks and other peasants;.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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Quick student answer
What was one of the main goals of collectivisation in the Soviet Union during the late 1920s?
Direct answer
The main goal of collectivisation was to eliminate the kulaks as a class and consolidate agricultural production under state control.
Key terms
- Collective farms: Large farms owned and operated by groups of peasants as part of the collectivisation policy.
- Five-Year Plans: State-directed economic plans aimed at rapid industrialisation and agricultural collectivisation in the Soviet Union.
Common trap
Overgeneralising the impact of collectivisation: Acknowledge the mixed outcomes, including both increased production in some areas and severe famine in others.
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