Mikhail Gorbachev and the end of Communism

Mikhail Gorbachev opened up the Soviet Union because he allowed new ideas be heard. He allowed the churches to be opened, people to be free from jail, and books that were banned were allowed to be read. The citizens were able to vote for the country's candidates. People are allowed to open their own private businesses. He brought back much freedom and allowed many voices to be heard. It allowed angry Soviet citizens to speak of their complaints or problems. He was very open and paved the way for the end of communism because in communism, the government basically controlled everything. Communism restricted freedom of press, speech, and religion. Mikhail's way of governing was different from all the other previous Soviet leaders. The way it was different was because nobody else listened to their people.