The New Economic Policy
Notes
Quote
"No amount of political freedom will satisfy the hungry masses" -Vladimir Lenin
Political Cartoon
Subjunctive Question
What would have happened with War Communism had the NEP not been established?
Interesting fact
Lenin admits that “We have risen to the highest and at the same time the most difficult stage of our historic struggle.”
Summary
The New Economic Policy was set in mud by Lenin as a way to recover from War Communism. This enabled private trade, and the ability of farmers to sell there surplus. The industry began to recover due to NEP.