A series of plans designed to increase industry and output
Based on Quota system
Economic planning was now forced
Command Economy - set targets for production
First was 1928- 1933- agricultural changes (collectivization)
Main Focus on Heavy industry
Second was 1933- 1937
Too sever and changed in 1934
many party officials revolted against this and nominated a successor to Stalin
Stalin had him shot (beginning of the Great Purges)
Summary
There were many plans designed to increase industry and output over a series of 5 years. However many people didn't agree with them so revolted and they nominated a successor to Stalin.