Question

why did the soviet governments transition to collectivization result in widespread starvation?
peasants were not allowed to keep food until they met government quotas.
collectivizations 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:

During Soviet collectivization, peasants had to meet government - set grain quotas before they could keep food for themselves. This often left them with insufficient food, leading to widespread starvation. New methods of collectivization did disrupt production but the quota - related food deprivation was a more direct cause of starvation. Job losses due to collectivization were not the main reason for starvation, and punishment of former farm workers for refusing industrial jobs was not directly linked to widespread starvation.

Answer:

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