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Economic developments: reasons for and impact of the 'Great Turn'; the economic shift; the launch of the first Five Year Plan and the decision to collectivise.
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Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929
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Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929
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Economic developments: reasons for and impact of the 'Great Turn'; the economic shift; the launch of the first Five Year Plan and the decision to collectivise
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What was one of the main goals of Stalin's First Five Year Plan launched in 1928?
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The main goal of Stalin's First Five Year Plan was to increase industrial output significantly.
Key terms
- Kulaks: Wealthy peasants in the Soviet Union who were targeted during collectivization.
- Industrialization: The process of developing industries in a country or region, which was a key focus of Stalin's economic policies.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing the impact of collectivization: Acknowledge both the intended goals of increased productivity and the severe consequences, including famine and social disruption.
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