Lenin - Economy Flashcards Preview

History > Lenin - Economy > Flashcards

Flashcards in Lenin - Economy Deck (14)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

What was Russia’s economy like before 1917?

A

It was far less industrialised than other western countries. Made of predominantly peasants working in agriculture.

2
Q

What was state capitalism designed to do?

A

Designed to strengthen state control over the economy

3
Q

Why was state capitalism needed?

A

Due to the underdeveloped industrial sector state capitalism was needed as a period of transition

4
Q

What did state capitalism consist of?

A

The coexistence of capitalist industries, small scale peasant landholdings wig a soviet state and workers kontrol. Led by the Vesenkha who nationalised large industries. Small industries were either managed by the workers or handed back to capitalists.

5
Q

When did war communism start and end?

A

March 1918 - March 1921

6
Q

What was the aim of war communism?

A

Designed to allow higher production of war goods and make food production more efficient.

7
Q

What were some features of war communism?

A
Banning of private trade
Nationalisation of businesses
Grain requisitioning
Food rationing 
Labour discipline
Elimination of money
8
Q

What was war communism a response to?

A

The dire state of the economy and the civil war. Ideologically they back-pedalled

9
Q

In 1918 what was the working day extended to?

A

11 hours

10
Q

In 1919 who was work compulsory for?

A

Everyone aged 16-50

11
Q

What effect did war communism have on production?

A

It reduced agricultural and industrial production

12
Q

In 1917 - 22 what happened to the workforce?

A

Decreased from 3 million to 1.2 million

13
Q

How much food was provided by the black market?

A

60%

14
Q

What happened to the 1921 harvest?

A

46% of the 1913 harvest