2. What changes took place in Eastern Europe as a result of reforms introduced by Mikhail Horbachev?
Polish government wanted new reforms. Communist government lost power in Poland as an result of election. Countries began to revolt and set up new governments.

3. Why did hardliners in the Soviet Union try to take control of the government?
Because they were mostly military leaders and would loose their power.

4. Do you think the world has seen the last of communism in Russia? Why or why not?
Because the world saw (as an example in Germany) that communism couldn't survive and weakened the economy. Therefor people or countries saw that capitalism strengthen the economy and was supporting its alliances.