Describe the events that led to the collapse of communism in europe and the soviet union. type your response here in paragraph form (at least 7 sentences):

The fall of communism can be contributed to several different factors. Two of the most important factors are the policies of glasnost and perestroika implemented when Mikhail Gorbachev took office. Glasnost was an idea that allowed for more individual freedom of expression and more rights to media outlets. This allowed them to speak up/out against the government of the Soviet Union. Along with this, the policy of perestroika resulted in citizens of the Soviet Union having greater economic freedom. This meant they could make decisions on how they spent their money/resources rather than the government telling them how to use their money.

Lastly, the call for independence and freedom from Soviet satellite nations like East Germany, also lead to the fall of communism in Europe.