2. many factors led to the end of communism in the soviet union and eastern europe, and subsequently the end of the cold war. choose one person, topic, or event and briefly explain its role in to end the cold war.

There were many major events that played a role in the end of communism in the Soviet Union. 

One more prominent thing was that the politicians in the Soviet Union saw there was a decrease of their power that could be exerted over other countries in Europe as well. They also observed a decreased capability to sustain their economic efforts.