Question

why did the soviet government’s transition to collectivization result in widespread starvation?
○ peasants were not allowed to keep food until they met government quotas.
○ collectivization’s new methods resulted in a slowdown in crop production.
○ many people were forced out of jobs when farms turned to collectivization.
○ the government punished former farm workers who refused industrial jobs.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Peasants were required to meet government quotas before keeping food. This led to them not having access to food until quotas were met, contributing to starvation.
• Option 2: Collectivization's new methods didn't primarily cause a slowdown in crop production as the main reason for starvation. The quota system and seizure of food were more critical.
• Option 3: Job loss in farms due to collectivization wasn't the main cause of widespread starvation.
• Option 4: Punishing former farm workers for refusing industrial jobs is not related to the starvation caused by collectivization.

So, the correct option is the one about peasants not being allowed to keep food until meeting quotas.

Answer:

A. Peasants were not allowed to keep food until they met government quotas.