Question

Why did the Kulak class, in particular, oppose collectivization?

They opposed modernization and machines and clung to old farming methods.

They were wealthier than other peasants and therefore had the most to lose.

They supported workers’ rights and wanted to protect individual farmers’ jobs.

They were against Joseph Stalin’s Five-Year Plan and worked to undermine it.

Answer 1

The answer for this question is B

Answer 2

In the history of Russia and Soviet, the Kulaks are the ones who are rich peasants who owned relatively vast farms and livestocks, and are capable financially of hiring labor and leasing land. The Kulak class disapproves collectivization because they are richer than other peasants. In this case, they are going to lose more. The answer is option B.