Question

What problems do you think such drastic economic changes, such as the five-year plans and collectivization, might have caused in the Soviet Union?

Answer 1

Explanation Answer:

Collectivization led to terrible famines, especially in the Ukraine, that caused the deaths of millions. The third (1938–42) emphasized the production of armaments. The fourth (1946–53) again stressed heavy industry and military buildup, angering the Western powers.