Notes
-By 1921 Lenin realized that war communism wasn't working
-He brought in the NEP
-Some private trade was permitted
-Peasants could sell surplus
-Small factories could be purchased by a co-operative for private ownership
-Some parts of industries began to recover due to the NEP
-This was only kept around for a short time
-By 1921 Lenin realized that war communism wasn't working
-He brought in the NEP
-Some private trade was permitted
-Peasants could sell surplus
-Small factories could be purchased by a co-operative for private ownership
-Some parts of industries began to recover due to the NEP
-This was only kept around for a short time
Summary
Lenin realizes that he had failed with war communism and decides to introduce a hint of capitalism to improve the economy temporarily.
Quotes
"Free trade is not based on utility but on justice."
Edmund Burke
Subjunctive Question
If Lenin had kept the NEP in place would collectivization have been needed?
Lenin realizes that he had failed with war communism and decides to introduce a hint of capitalism to improve the economy temporarily.
Quotes
"Free trade is not based on utility but on justice."
Edmund Burke
Subjunctive Question
If Lenin had kept the NEP in place would collectivization have been needed?