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 were required to meet government - set grain quotas before they could keep any food for themselves. This led to a situation where even in areas with some production, peasants had little to no food left for their own consumption, contributing to widespread starvation. New methods of collectivization did cause inefficiencies but the main factor was the quota - based food - taking policy. Job losses and punishment for refusing industrial jobs were not the direct causes of starvation.

Answer:

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