Focus 12/4 Like the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire began to feel the pressure of expansion. The expense of maintaining such a large empire caused taxes to increase. Roman expansion also brought the Romans into contact with many enemies. In order to protect the empire, the Roman Army began to be stretched thin. Points for Discussion: How did expansion impact the Roman Empire? Points for Discussion: How did expansion impact the Roman Empire? Term to Know: Mercenary Term to Know: Mercenary Critical Lens: Roman expansion had a negative impact on the empire. Critical Lens: Roman expansion had a negative impact on the empire.

The Long Decline of the Roman Empire

FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Pax Romana comes to an end after death of Marcus Aurelius

Fall of the Roman Empire Empire was failing socially, politically, and economically society politics economics society politics economics

Fall of the Roman Empire Emperors Diocletian and Constantine attempt reform Diocletian Constantine Diocletian Constantine

Fall of the Roman Empire Diocletian divides the Empire into the East and West

Fall of Roman Empire Constantine issues Edict of Milan Constantine makes east center of Roman power

FALL OF ROME Foreign Invasions

Focus 12/5 After the reign of Augustus, the Pax Romana came to an end. Rome was then plunged into a time of political, social, and economic turmoil. The fall of Rome was not caused by one single event, but rather a long drawn out process. Points for Discussion: Describe Pax Romana Points for Discussion: Describe Pax Romana Term to Know: Patriotic Term to Know: Patriotic Critical Lens: A strong patriotic population can help create a productive society. Critical Lens: A strong patriotic population can help create a productive society.

FALL OF ROME Military Causes 1. Rome gets too big to defend 1. Rome gets too big to defend 2. Roman army hires mercenaries 2. Roman army hires mercenaries 3. Germanic and Hun invasions 3. Germanic and Hun invasions

FALL OF ROME Political Causes 1. Imperialism 1. Imperialism 2. Government becomes oppressive and authoritarian 2. Government becomes oppressive and authoritarian 3. Division of Empire by Diocletian 3. Division of Empire by Diocletian 4. Uncontrolled immigration 4. Uncontrolled immigration

Fall of Rome Social Causes 1. decline in patriotism 1. decline in patriotism 2. APATHY!!!! People do not care 2. APATHY!!!! People do not care 3. rise of Christianity 3. rise of Christianity

FALL OF ROME Economic Causes 1. High Taxes 1. High Taxes 2. Use of Slave Labor 2. Use of Slave Labor 3. Means of production move outside of Empire 3. Means of production move outside of Empire

CLOSURE Explain how Imperialism played a role in the decline of Rome. Explain how apathy played a role in the fall of Rome Why did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire?

Focus 12/8 The fall of Rome was a gradual event that was not credited to one thing, but rather a series of occurrences. Outside invasions, a poor economy, corrupt politicians, and apathetic citizens all played a role in the downfall of Rome. The slow spread of Christianity also helped cause the end of Rome. Point for Discussion: How did the slow rise of Christianity contribute to the fall of Rome? Term to Know: Apathy Term to Know: Apathy Critical Lens: The rise of Christianity had a negative impact on Rome. Critical Lens: The rise of Christianity had a negative impact on Rome.

Fall of Rome

The Dark Ages - Part 1 - The Sacking of Rome The Dark Ages - Part 1 - The Sacking of Rome

Open Note Book Quiz In one paragraph EXPLAN 3 reasons Rome fell.