HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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a widespread food shortage
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an increase in the export of agricultural products
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a surplus of agricultural products
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the immediate creation of many small farms
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Detailed explanation-1: -The consequences of collectivisation and confusion in industrial production under planned economy was criticised by many within the party. By 1939, over 2 million were put in labour camps or prisons by Stalin and his sympathisers as they faced criticism. Critics were accused as conspirators against Socialism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Under collectivisation, land was taken away from peasants, Kulaks eliminated and large state controlled farms established. Peasants were forced to cultivate on these collective farms (Kolkboz). Large size of farms enabled introduction of modern techniques and machinery.
Detailed explanation-3: -One aspect of the Five Year Plan was the collectivization of the agricultural system, a way in which to combine private ownership farms into a large community farm. This collective farm system would supply the county with basic food needs as well as provide a much needed export for financial gain.