Why was Joseph Stalin's first Five-Year Plan considered a success, even though it did not meet the quotas he set? The economy still made sizable gains. People were willing to be patient. Few expected the quotas to be met. Stalin misreported economic data.

The economy still made sizable gains

The plan made sizable gains as it resulted in the growth of the number of factory workers and emphasis on heavy industry resulted in increased industry production. Industrial investments also led to increased productivity and output

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