What was the goal of the Five Years Plans? Were they successful? Why or why not?

Answer: The plan, overall, was to transition the Soviet Union from a weak, poorly controlled, agriculture state, into an industrial powerhouse. While the vision was grand, its planning was ineffective and unrealistic given the short amount of time given to meet the desired goals.

Explanation: The first Five Year Plan (1928 - 1933), arguable the most successful, quadrupled the number of workers in industry, transportation and construction.