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The Fall of Rome

Crisis and Reforms Struggles for Power: In one 50 year period, at least 26 Emperors reigned! (With only 1 dying from natural causes) Economic and Social Problems: Set-up of Feudal system (Middle Ages)

Emperor Diocletian DIVISION OF THE EMPIRE (284 CE) Eastern and Western Empires split Attempt to fix economic problems Inflation: the rapid rise of prices

Emperor Constantine Tolerance of Christians Before Constantine Christians were executed for their beliefs. His tolerance encouraged the spread of Christianity throughout the Empire New Eastern Capital The Roman Empire’s capital is moved to Constantinople in the east Even when the western empire falls, the eastern portion continued to survive and prosper

How did the invasion of the Huns weaken the Roman Empire? Foreign Invasions How did the invasion of the Huns weaken the Roman Empire?

The Decline and Fall of Rome Military Causes Germanic Invasions Weakened Roman legions Political Causes Oppressive Government Corrupt Officials Divided Empire Economic Cause Heavy Taxes Population decline Social Causes Erosion of Traditional values Self-serving upper class “Bread and Circuses”

Did Rome really fall?