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Fall of the Empire CHW 3M

The Big Question How does the strongest, most stable empire in history collapse? If Rome can fall, is any civilization truly “infallible”? (America? Russia? Canada?) The years between 180 and 476 marked a slow/steady decline in the Roman Empire.

Crisis of the Third Century After Marcus Aurelius came a time known as “The Anarchy” 26 emperors – only 1 dies natural death “Barracks emperors” – used army to take control Constant barbarian attacks Plagues and famines common Taxes and inflation rise Very difficult time for common people Empire almost collapsed! Two emperors saved the day...

Temporary Relief Diocletian (284AD) Great organizer – heavy-handed approach restored order Divided empire into 2 halves (with 2 emperors) to reduce possibility of revolt (Augustus and Caesar) Reorganized and expanded army to protect against barbarians (500,000 soldiers) Annual taxes introduced (Nice for citizens - regularity) Death led to civil war between two empires Constantine (306AD) Restored order – another heavy-handed organizer Increased army even more (600,000) Hired many barbarian tribes (why? Good idea?) Moves capitol to Byzantine (Constantinople) More power/order, but furthers split between East and West

The Barbarian Invasions (4th and 5th Centuries) The Hun Threat: Mongolian Huns began to move West, attacking Rome and scaring/threatening other Barbarian tribes Causes more attacks/migrations into Rome Goths: “Let us join you or we will fight our way in” Made into private Roman army, but mistreated Turned on Rome – surprise attack kills Eastern emperor and destroys army Opens the way for more barbarian attacks 410AD: Sacked Rome – world grieves Vandals: Push through Western Empire and Africa 455AD: Sacked Rome for 2 weeks (“vandalism”) Attila the Hun: Mighty warrior, ransomed East Empire before turning to West Pope Leo I persuades Huns to leave without attacking Rome (more menace than actual threat)

End of the Empire While the Huns left, Germanic barbarians remained within, and controlled, Rome. Franks, anglo/saxons, settle in Europe 476AD: West Roman Emperor is a German – end of Roman Empire WHAT HAPPENED? Dozens of theories – but three main factors include: Army issues Failure to industrialize economy Final economic failure

Army Issues Consistent problem: Government could not control the army – the army controlled the government Rooted in imperialism: Since empire grew faster than government could support, army needed to maintain order Corruption: army gradually degenerated Mercenaries and thugs increasingly ran military Led to armed revolutions

Failure to Industrialize Economy Rome was not producing as much goods as it should have, because it was technologically weak. This was due to: Steady supply of slaves: Discourages technological innovations (why bother?) Education system: Science downplayed in favour of arts/rhetoric (sciences seen as vulgar) Less production = less $$$ This meant much more taxes needed to support empire, armies

Economic Collapse Everyone became poor – economy could no longer sustain empire/armies Large army = huge taxes Upper class gave exemptions to richest classes – common people pay all the taxes Common people literally went broke Led to inflation, rising prices Economy collapsed Empire could no longer fund anything (like army) CHAOS