Question 1

What did "discipline" mean under Stalinist rule from 1928 to 1941? Explain Stalin's reaction to opposition and the effects on the Russian people.

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Question 2

What was the result of the out side intervention by Western governments in Russia's civil war?

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A) The Bolsheviks were indignant at outside interference in a domestic issue. 
B) The intervention led to a victory for the White army. 
C) It increased support at home for the White army. 
D) It was viewed as a partnership of convenience between Trotsky and Kerensky. 
E) There was no real change because it came too late to help the White army. 
A) The Bolsheviks were indignant at outside interference in a domestic issue. 
B) The intervention led to a victory for the White army. 
C) It increased support at home for the White army. 
D) It was viewed as a partnership of convenience between Trotsky and Kerensky. 
E) There was no real change because it came too late to help the White army.

Question 3

All of the following were true of women's lives under Soviet rule EXCEPT

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A) Soviet leaders did not really believe in equality for women. 
B) Women held positions in the highest ranks of Stalin's inner circle. 
C) Most Soviet women, by the late 1930s, worked outside the home. 
D) Women's additional income was necessary for many Soviet families. 
E) Women who bore many children were rewarded with cash and medals. 
A) Soviet leaders did not really believe in equality for women. 
B) Women held positions in the highest ranks of Stalin's inner circle. 
C) Most Soviet women, by the late 1930s, worked outside the home. 
D) Women's additional income was necessary for many Soviet families. 
E) Women who bore many children were rewarded with cash and medals.

Question 4

Term for identification: New Economic Policy (NEP)

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The New Economic Policy (NEP) refers to

Question 5

Compare an d contrast Lenin and Stalin. Which of the two was best for Russia at the time? Defend your answer with examples.

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Answers would include a discussion of Le

Question 6

Term for identification: October Revolution

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The October Revolution, also known as th

Question 7

Stalin's call for hundreds of thousands of Russian citizens to be arrested for crimes against the state and sentenced to prison was called  ____________________.

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The answer of Stalin's call for hundreds of thousands of...

Question 8

What was the overall view regarding  Stalin's early years of rule?

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A) Theft increased while concern about committing theft decreased. 
B) Embezzlement and fraud was limited because people in a position to commit those acts had no need to do so. 
C) Violent crimes decreased because of the oversight of the KGB. 
D) Prostitution was rare because few had the funds to purchase such services. 
E) The Soviet Union statistics showing a sharp decline in robberies and other theft were completely fabricated. 
A) Theft increased while concern about committing theft decreased. 
B) Embezzlement and fraud was limited because people in a position to commit those acts had no need to do so. 
C) Violent crimes decreased because of the oversight of the KGB. 
D) Prostitution was rare because few had the funds to purchase such services. 
E) The Soviet Union statistics showing a sharp decline in robberies and other theft were completely fabricated.

Question 9

What was the result of Stalin's coll ectivization and industrialization efforts in the 1930s?

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A) Succeeded in helping the Soviet Union weather the post-war period without much inflation. 
B) Made it possible for the Soviet Union to turn out large amounts of consumer goods that could be exported. 
C) It resulted in the scarcity of automobiles and clothing, as well as rationing of food at times. 
D) Were so harsh that even the stoic Russian people finally began to complain. 
E) Turned out consumer goods rather than capital goods. 
A) Succeeded in helping the Soviet Union weather the post-war period without much inflation. 
B) Made it possible for the Soviet Union to turn out large amounts of consumer goods that could be exported. 
C) It resulted in the scarcity of automobiles and clothing, as well as rationing of food at times. 
D) Were so harsh that even the stoic Russian people finally began to complain. 
E) Turned out consumer goods rather than capital goods.

Question 10

What was one of the major problems in the cities in Russia by the spring of 1917?

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A) The overpopulation of cities due to dislocations associated with the war. 
B) A lack of effective governmental oversight of the cities. 
C) Bread riots due to a lack of availability of food. 
D) The military declared martial law and tried to run the cities. 
E) Foreigners provided free food so the Russians saw no reason to work. 
A) The overpopulation of cities due to dislocations associated with the war. 
B) A lack of effective governmental oversight of the cities. 
C) Bread riots due to a lack of availability of food. 
D) The military declared martial law and tried to run the cities. 
E) Foreigners provided free food so the Russians saw no reason to work.

Question 11

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

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A) A friendship treaty between Russia and the United States for mutual aid. 
B) The treaty between Russia and the Central Powers that removed Russia from the war. 
C) The treaty between the Red and White Russians for partition of the country. 
D) A treaty among the communists to agree to work together for the betterment of Russia. 
E) A treaty between England and France to continue the war against Russia. 
A) A friendship treaty between Russia and the United States for mutual aid. 
B) The treaty between Russia and the Central Powers that removed Russia from the war. 
C) The treaty between the Red and White Russians for partition of the country. 
D) A treaty among the communists to agree to work together for the betterment of Russia. 
E) A treaty between England and France to continue the war against Russia.

Question 12

What method did Stalin use to remove leading Communist Party members who opposed him?

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A) New Economic Policy 
B) Five-Year Plans 
C) collectivization 
D) show trials 
E) War Communism 
A) New Economic Policy 
B) Five-Year Plans 
C) collectivization 
D) show trials 
E) War Communism

Question 13

The Central Powers and Russia signed the  ____________________  in 1918 to end Russia's participation in World War I.​

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Treaty of

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT considered a drawback to Soviet life?

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A) religious persecution 
B) low standards of living 
C) cultural censorship 
D) interference in private lives 
E) the crime of theft 
A) religious persecution 
B) low standards of living 
C) cultural censorship 
D) interference in private lives 
E) the crime of theft

Question 15

The ____________________ armies were massed against the Soviet regime during the Russian Civil War.

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The answer of The ____________________ armies were massed against the...

Question 16

During Stalin's years of leadership, which of the following was a social change experienced in the Soviet Union?

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A) A sharp decline in alcoholism. 
B) A small decline in divorce and abortion rates. 
C) All classes had to resort to theft to survive. 
D) An increasing acceptance of prostitution. 
E) An easing of moral restrictions. 
A) A sharp decline in alcoholism. 
B) A small decline in divorce and abortion rates. 
C) All classes had to resort to theft to survive. 
D) An increasing acceptance of prostitution. 
E) An easing of moral restrictions.

Question 17

In the 1920s through the early 1950s, the only real talent necessary for a successful Communist Party career was to be able to pretend to worship  ____________________.

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The answer of In the 1920s through the early 1950s,...

Question 18

What was the crucial factor in the collapse of the Tsarist government in Russia?

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A) A popular desire for liberation of the Russians by the Germans. 
B) An eagerness by the peasants to be more aggressive in the war. 
C) The disastrous and unpopular conduct of the war. 
D) The refusal of the Americans to provide enough foreign aid. 
E) The convincing argument by the communists that they could do better. 
A) A popular desire for liberation of the Russians by the Germans. 
B) An eagerness by the peasants to be more aggressive in the war. 
C) The disastrous and unpopular conduct of the war. 
D) The refusal of the Americans to provide enough foreign aid. 
E) The convincing argument by the communists that they could do better.

Question 19

What was the main purpose of collectivization under Stalin?

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A) To provide more industrial workers. 
B) To gain governmental control over Russia's millions of peasants. 
C) To cut down on overpopulation by creating a false famine that killed about a million people. 
D) To help Russia to industrialize in a very short time. 
E) To become industrially competitive with Germany. 
A) To provide more industrial workers. 
B) To gain governmental control over Russia's millions of peasants. 
C) To cut down on overpopulation by creating a false famine that killed about a million people. 
D) To help Russia to industrialize in a very short time. 
E) To become industrially competitive with Germany.

Question 20

​Describe the strengths and weaknesses of Soviet rule and the impact that rule had on the material and social welfare. Was Soviet rule a "savior" of the Russian people? Did life for the average Russian improve under Soviet rule? Defend your answer with examples.

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Exam 42: The Soviet Experiment to World War II

What did "discipline" mean under Stalinist rule from 1928 to 1941? Explain Stalin's reaction to opposition and the effects on the Russian people.

What was the result of the out side intervention by Western governments in Russia's civil war?

All of the following were true of women's lives under Soviet rule EXCEPT

Term for identification: New Economic Policy (NEP)

Compare an d contrast Lenin and Stalin. Which of the two was best for Russia at the time? Defend your answer with examples.

Term for identification: October Revolution

Stalin's call for hundreds of thousands of Russian citizens to be arrested for crimes against the state and sentenced to prison was called ____________________.

What was the overall view regarding Stalin's early years of rule?

What was the result of Stalin's coll ectivization and industrialization efforts in the 1930s?

What was one of the major problems in the cities in Russia by the spring of 1917?

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

What method did Stalin use to remove leading Communist Party members who opposed him?

The Central Powers and Russia signed the ____________________ in 1918 to end Russia's participation in World War I.​

Which of the following was NOT considered a drawback to Soviet life?

The ____________________ armies were massed against the Soviet regime during the Russian Civil War.

During Stalin's years of leadership, which of the following was a social change experienced in the Soviet Union?

In the 1920s through the early 1950s, the only real talent necessary for a successful Communist Party career was to be able to pretend to worship ____________________.

What was the crucial factor in the collapse of the Tsarist government in Russia?

What was the main purpose of collectivization under Stalin?

​Describe the strengths and weaknesses of Soviet rule and the impact that rule had on the material and social welfare. Was Soviet rule a "savior" of the Russian people? Did life for the average Russian improve under Soviet rule? Defend your answer with examples.

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The Central Powers and Russia signed the ____________________ in 1918 to end Russia's participation in World War I.

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of Soviet rule and the impact that rule had on the material and social welfare. Was Soviet rule a "savior" of the Russian people? Did life for the average Russian improve under Soviet rule? Defend your answer with examples.