Analyzing Stalin speeches

The path of the collectivization of agriculture was therefore taken by the communist party and was proving to be progressive since it ensured that small-scale farmers were uplifted in order to cover collective farms which utilized modern technology. The kulaks were Stalin's main targets during his push for collectivization since he considered them to be a great enemy of the working class. Kulaks were rich peasants who exploited other people's labor and by lending money at interest The Kulaks did not support collectivism since they felt as if their hard work was being taken for granted. According to Stalin, they held onto their grains because of the low purchasing prices and also refused to give away their grains to the kolkhoz.