Stalin's Rule and Collectivization

What was Stalin's primary goal with his five-year plans?

• To improve relations with Western countries

• To transform Russia into a utopia through collectivized agriculture

• To promote individual farming practices

• To increase the population of the Soviet Union

How did Stalin define a 'Kulak'?

• A farmer who used hired labor or owned certain equipment

• Any farmer who owned a small plot of land

• A peasant who supported collectivization

• A member of the Communist Party

What actions did Stalin's police take against resisting peasants?

• They offered them positions in the government

• They ignored their resistance

• They confiscated their belongings and burned religious icons

• They provided them with more land

What role did youth organizations play in Stalin's propaganda efforts?

• They focused on agricultural education

• They encouraged young people to support their families

• They were used to promote Western culture

• They glorified those who denounced their families for the state

Who was Olga Ballet Kena and why was she celebrated?

• A famous dancer who performed for Stalin

• A member of the Communist Party's elite

• A peasant leader who opposed collectivization

• A young girl who accused her father of stealing from the collective