Describe why and how the Soviets collectivized their agricultural economy. Include an explanation of the Soviet people's response to collectivization.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Lenin's idea of the peasants as the truly revolutionary class
2. Stalin's policy of forced collectivization
3. Rich peasants as a scapegoat for agricultural problems
4. Peasant resistance to collectivization
5. Attacks on clergy and religious institutions during the collectivization efforts
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