Question

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

Explanation:

During Soviet collectivization, peasants had to meet government - set production quotas before they could keep food for themselves. Failure to meet these quotas meant they had little or no food left, leading to widespread starvation. The other options do not directly relate to the cause of starvation as closely. For example, job - loss due to collectivization did not directly cause starvation as much as lack of food access. New methods causing a slowdown in production was a factor but not as immediate as the quota - related food restriction. Punishing those who refused industrial jobs was not a direct cause of starvation.

Answer:

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