
Grades 9-12
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Contrary to US methods of distribution (namely prices), the Soviet Union used different methods of distribution of its goods during the reign of Communism. This lesson will explore the benefits and consequences of each of those methods of distribution.
Contrary to US methods of distribution (namely prices), the Soviet Union used different methods of distribution of its goods during the reign of Communism. This lesson will explore the benefits and consequences of each of those methods of distribution.
[Note to teacher: During Soviet times when cars were very difficult to acquire, the Soviet government used several methods of distribution, often in conjunction with each other, to determine who should receive the cars. Those methods were:
Activity 1
Using the National Geographic map of Kyrgyzstan, have students determine how much they would spend on gasoline to visit the following cities:
This activity is based on economic information from the 1980s. The car drives 30 miles to the gallon and gasoline which costs 60 Kopecks per gallon. There are 100 Kopecks to the Ruble and one ruble is approximately equal to one dollar.
Grades 9-12
Grades 9-12
Grades 9-12
Grades 6-8, 9-12