In 1924, the Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was created as a part of Uzbekistan, but in 1929 the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (Tajik SSR) was made a separate constituent republic, however the predominantly ethnic Tajik cities of Samarkand and Bukhara remained in the Uzbek SSR. Between 1927 and 1934, collectivization of agriculture and a rapid expansion of cotton production took place, especially in the southern region. Soviet collectivization policy brought violence against peasants and forced resettlement occurred throughout Tajikistan. Consequently, some peasants fought collectivization and revived the Basmachi movement. Some small scale industrial development also occurred during this time along with the expansion of irrigation infrastructure. COUNT 4
QSN1 In 1924, what was created as part of Uzbekistan? ANS1 Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic QSN2 Where was the expansion of cotton and agriculture mainly? ANS2 in the southern region QSN3 What happeded between 1927-1934? ANS3 collectivization of agriculture and a rapid expansion of cotton production took place QSN4 What forced resettlement throughout Tajikistan? ANS4 Soviet collectivization policy brought violence against peasants and forced resettlement