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The Growth Of The GDR
Questions in this quiz (18)
1What did the GDR's constitution claim to garuntee its citizens? (Two things)
- AFundamental rights
- BA democratically elected government
- CA standing army
- DPersonal freedoms
2Which of these measures were taken by Ulbricht to ensure that a socialist government took power in East Germany? (Three things)
- AElections were delayed to allow the SED time to build up a power base
- BThe stasi was set up to hunt down and prosecute protential rivals
- CThe SED infiltrated mass organisations
- DThe political leaders of other parties were bribed and assassinated
3In 1952, the five Lander (large districts) of East Germany were split up into Bezirke (smaller districts) in order to extend SED domination, taking away any political power from the Lander's leaders and fusing Party and State. How many Bezirke were created?
- A14
- B20
- C8
4Why was Ulbricht's position as First Secretary precarious at first? (Two things)
- AThe USSR had little respect for him
- BHe had rivals within the SED
- CThe Allies wanted to remove him from power
- DHis health was in a poor state
5Which of these GDR politicians were rivals of Ulbricht? (Two)
- AZaisser
- BHernstadt
- CAdenauer
- DKrenz
6Why was it beneficial for the USSR to keep Ulbricht in power?
- AHe was charismatic
- BHe was a brilliant statesman
- CHe was intensely loyal to socialism
7What did the first 5-Year Industrial Plan do to the GDR's industry?
- AIt doubled industrial output
- BIt was so unpopular that a lot of workers left for the FRG, weakening the industry of the GDR
- CIt drained the GDR's natural resources
8Collectivisation increased the size of farms to exploit machinery and labour to the full. However, it was not popular with the agricultural workforce. How many farmers left for the FRG rather than be forced into collective farms?
- A15,000
- B12,000
- C21,000
9When compared to the FRG, the GDR had fewer...?
- ALiterate citizens
- BConsumer products
- CFemale workers
10How many workers went on strike in the June 1953 uprisings?
- A327,000
- B560,000
- C281,000
- D635,000
11Which of the following classes formed the bulk of those rebelling in the June 1953 uprisings?
- APeasants
- BThe middle class
- CThe upper class
- DWorkers
12There have been hugely varying estimates as to how many people were killed in the 1953 uprisings. Some have suggested it was as few as 21. What is the largest number that has been suggested?
- A125
- B540
- C76
13How many SED party members were dismissed following the June Uprisings?
- A50,000
- B20,000
- C12,000
14How did Ulbricht ensure that the Hungarian Uprising did not spread to the GDR?
- AHe pleased the population by shortening the working day and releasing prisoners
- BHe increased military presence in order to dissuade any protestors
- CHe appointed popular officials to important posts in the government
15Which of these were benefits to becoming an IM - an unofficial collaborator reporting to the Stasi? (Two things)
- AEducational and career opportunities
- BHigher wages
- CAccess to consumer goods
- DPension increases
16What proportion of industrial goods did the USSR demand from the GDR?
- A25%
- B12%
- C16%
- D30%
17SAGs were commercial enterprises set up specifically to produce goods for the USSR. They included some of the most important factories in chemical, mechanical engineering and electronics industries. How many of them were there?
- A213
- B412
- C526
- D190
18The GDR's Seven Year Plan to increase the production of energy, chemicals and engineering was abandoned in 1962 after an economic downturn. Why was the GDR's industry so fallible? (Two reasons.)
- ALittle attention was paid to supply and demand
- BIndustrial managers lowered standards to meet demand
- CThe heavy reparations let to equipment shortages
- DThere was a shortage of workers
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- A quiz about the growth of East Germany as a communist state.
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