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JordanLenin's plan to rebuild the economy was called the New Economic Policy. It reintroduced some aspects of capitalism to the Russian economy on a temporary basis. Some small businesses and factories (with about 10 employees) were allowed to be operated by their owners for personal profit. Peasant farmers were allowed to keep all their crops as if they owned the land and just pay the government a smaller amount than they had been paying the government under the prior system of "war communism." It was ironic that Lenin saw that the Russian economy was worse off under socialism than it had ever been under capitalism and that Lenin saw a temporary return to capitalism on a limited basis as the only way to save the dying economy.
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By the end of the Civil war in 1921 Lenin and Bolsheviks had transformed Russia into a what?
Centralized state dominated by a single party.
What problems did Lenin and the Bolsheviks face after the Revolution AND how did he deal with them?
The Bolsheviks led by Lenin faced a multitude of problems after the Revolution. These included economic chaos civil war foreign intervention and a lack of public support. In order to tackle these issues Lenin implemented a range of policies. Economically Lenin introduced the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1921 which combined aspects of both capitalism and socialism allowing the government to maintain control over the economy while also encouraging enterprise. In order to combat the civil war Lenin encouraged the use of brutal tactics to suppress internal opposition. He also negotiated treaties with his enemies such as the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk to create a period of peace. Lenin also sought to gain public support for the Bolsheviks. To do this he increased access to education reduced censorship and created the Cheka an organization which aimed to root out counter-revolutionary activity. Lenin also used propaganda to increase public support. He utilized posters newspapers and radio broadcasts to spread the Bolshevik message. Through these measures Lenin was able to overcome the many challenges that the Bolsheviks faced after the Revolution.
What year did Stalin become leader in the Soviet Union?
Stalin's rise to power began when he gained control of Central Control Committee in the years between 1921 to 1923. After Lenin's death he began the so-call Lenin Levy which recruited thousands of new members to the Communist Party. He had the opportunity to hand pick people who supported him. Before Lenin's death he managed to isolate Lenin from other Party members. With the successful exile of Trotsky, many of Stalin's enemies "disappeared". For all practical purposes he was unopposed as the leader of the Soviet Union in 1929. He was cautious, however, and did not make himself the infallible Premier until 1931. Unfortunately the 1924 "Lenin's death" answer as to when Stalin was the dictator of the USSR is not correct.
What were the Effects of war communism on the lives of peasants in Russia between 1918 and 1921?
1) Peasants and workers objected to war communism, such as rationing of foods as well as private training being banned. This resulted in productivity falling. 2) The policy failed to create the utopian communist state Lenin had hoped for. Peasants did not respond well to the idea of giving up produce, so as a result, they grew and bred less animals. This led to a food shortage in 1920 and a famine in 1921 leading to the deaths of 7 million people. 3)Kronstadt Mutiny - biggest challenge for Lenin& Trotsky over war communism... Don't really know how to develop the point!
How was the Russian Revolution resolved?
i dont no........but 1921 1-17 Mar The old Bolshevik stronghold of Kronstadt rises demanding free election to the Soviets but is suppressed. 1921 May Tambov insurrection suppressed 1924 Lenin dies. Trotsky is defeated by a triumvirate of Stalin, Kamenev and Zinoviev. Though Stalin stays in the background it is he who is the real power as the other two will shortly discover.
