Why did Stalin introduce the First Five Year Plan?

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  • Why did Stalin introduce the First Five Year Plan?
    • Economic reasons
      • Russian economy bad when Stalin came to power.
      • Inefficient farming not producing enough surplus and Russia was yet to be industrialised.
      • Successful: would reflect well on Stalin if he could improve economy.
    • Political reasons
      • If successful, would consolidate Stalin's power.
      • Make communism look more credible.
      • Stalin had manipulated his way into power so his position was vulnerable. He lied about plan being his own theory.
    • Ideological reasons
      • Considered an ideological success.
      • Took away private ownership of land.
      • Central gov took control of all economy.
      • Stalin wanted to prove himself as a true communist.

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