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The Fall of Rome
The Fall of RomeFor centuries after the rule of its first emperor, begun in 27 B.C., the Roman Empire was the most powerful state in the ancient world. Rome continued to expand to include 3 continents: Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Many factors cause the decline of Rome
By the second century, the Roman Empire seemed indestructible. Yet, by the end of the fifth century it had collapsed. Rome did not fall instantly.Instead the empire went through a long slow decline. Many conditions caused the fall of Rome including internal (inside) and external (outside) forces.
The Fall of RomeInternal Forces 3 Main Categories:- Political - Economic- Social
External Forces
- Invaders, also called barbarians
Internal Forces
Political • Corruption in government• Plebeians had no rights• Empire too large to control• Emperors plotted against
each other for control instead of uniting
• Civil wars• Government lost loyalty as
patricians moved to villas and stopped caring about government
• Army deteriorates
Economic • Slavery• Unemployment• Welfare system• Taxation• Forced labor• Decrease in trade
Social • Christianity• Loss of citizen’s
confidence and loyalty• Population declines• Hierarchical classes• Too many cultures• Bread and circuses• Plague
External Forces
External ForcesInvaders, also called barbarians, began to invade in the 3rd century. Germanic tribes from northern Europe crossed the Roman frontier and invaded Greece, Italy, Spain, and coastal areas of Asia Minor. The warmer climate, rich farmlands, and wealth of the Roman lands attracted the Germanic tribes. By the 5th century, the Roman Empire was overrun by barbarians.
Important People
Diocletian Attila the Hun
Odoacer Constantine
Diocletian
Odoacer
Attila the Hun
Constantine
The Fall of RomeOnce the Roman army could no longer defend its borders, Germanic tribes began pouring into Europe. One Roman province fell after another. In 476 A.D., the Western Roman emperor was overthrown. Odoacer was then proclaimed king of Italy. The ancient world was drawing to a close.
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