In what ways did mikhail gorbachev change the Soviet Union? Select all that apply

He began to end strict censorship of ideas

He enforced communism more than his predecessor

He started to support reforms that weren't related to the communist system

He began to pursue trade and arm agreements with the west

He began to challenge democratic countries to display the Soviet Unions power

Select these as the answers that apply:

He began to end strict censorship of ideas He started to support reforms that weren't related to the communist system He began to pursue trade and arm agreements with the west

Mikhail Gorbachev began his new strategies in the Soviet Union in 1985. He proposed perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness). These seemed like policies that leaned in the direction of Western ways of economics and politics, rather than being related to the traditional communist system. Perestroika meant allowing some measure of private enterprise in the Soviet Union. Glasnost meant allowing a bit of freedom in regard to speech and publication. Gorbachev also developed a relationship with US president Ronald Reagan and worked on arms agreements with the West, as well as pursuing trade opportunities.