In 1979, the committees began the redistribution of land in the Jefara plain, continuing through 1981. In May 1980, measures to redistribute and equalize wealth were implemented; anyone with over 1000 dinar in his bank account saw that extra money expropriated. The following year, the GPC announced that the government would take control of all import, export and distribution functions, with state supermarkets replacing privately owned businesses; this led to a decline in the availability of consumer goods and the development of a thriving black market. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where did land redistribution begin in 1979? ANS1 Jefara plain QSN2 When did the Jefara plain land redistribution end? ANS2 1981 QSN3 What was the maximum amount of money a person could have in their bank account without having it expropriated in 1980? ANS3 1000 dinar QSN4 What took the place of private businesses in 1981? ANS4 state supermarkets QSN5 As a result of the 1981 laws putting the government in control of commerce, what began to thrive? ANS5 black market