Question

the table shows industrial and agricultural output in the russian empire and the soviet union between 1913 and 1928. what is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this table? coal 1913: 29.0, 1921: 9.0, 1928: 35.0; grain 1913: 80.0, 1921: 37.6, 1928: 73.3; iron and steel 1913: 8.5, 1921: 0.3, 1928: 7.3. the economy was stronger under communism than under the tsars rule. the years after the russian revolution showed steady economic growth and progress. the soviet union enjoyed strong economic growth in the 1920s. the soviet economy was at its economic high point in the years just after world war i.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: Comparing the entire economy under communism and tsar - rule based on just three products is not conclusive.
• Option 2: From 1921 to 1928, coal, grain, and iron - and - steel outputs increased, indicating growth in the 1920s after the Russian Revolution. But from 1913 to 1921, there was a significant decline, so it wasn't steady growth overall after the revolution.
• Option 3: From 1921 to 1928, the outputs of coal, grain, and iron and steel all increased, showing strong economic growth in the 1920s in these key sectors.
• Option 4: The data shows a significant decline in 1921 compared to 1913, so the Soviet economy was not at its high - point just after World War I.

Answer:

The Soviet Union enjoyed strong economic growth in the 1920s.