The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire…well, of part of it anyways.

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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire…well, of part of it anyways

Learning Objectives: Describe and discuss at least two (2) reasons the Roman Empire fell in the 5 th century A.D.

Background Information: Pax Romana (Roman Peace) What happens to Rome two hundred years later?

Big Picture Categories: Military Politics Economic/Social

Military Troubles Germanic tribes were invading Rome Soldiers no longer had discipline or loyalty to Rome. Soldiers had loyalty only to their commanders, who fought not for Rome, but to try to become the emperor. To defend Rome, mercenaries were recruited – foreign soldiers who fought for money.

Political Troubles Troubles in the empire made citizens lose patriotism for Rome Being a political official was no longer thought to be an honor Few people wanted to serve in the government Out of 26 generals who became emperors, 25 met violent deaths. (there was no set law for succession) Praetorian Guard (emperors private army) often chose next ruler)

Economic Troubles Decline begins after the pax romana in 3 rd Century Invaders made trade unsafe on sea and on roads The rich spent gold and silver on luxury items from Asia which drained Rome of these precious metals Rome began making coins with less silver which caused inflation.

Economic Troubles Inflation is a drastic drop in the value of money coupled with rising prices for items. Agriculture decreased because of infertile soil, and farmland destroyed by war. Food shortages Spread of disease Heavy dependence on slaves meant big farms out- competed small farmers, led to unemployement

Temporary Help Diocletian in A.D. 284 became a strong leader He doubled the Roman armies and hired German mercenaries Persecuted Christians He divided the Roman empire into 2 sides o East: Greek speaking o West: Latin speaking He took over the East, but Civil war broke out after his death

The West Falls The west faced worse problems than the east that was far from invaders From A.D. 376 to 476, huge numbers of Germanic tribes poured into Rome to get away from the fierce Huns Attila the Hun was a powerful chieftain who swept through the west

Constantine Took over the West part of the empire in A.D. 312 Moved the capital to a strategic location in Greece in the East in Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople He accepted Christianity

The West Falls Attila negotiated with Pope Leo I and withdrew He died in 453 and was no longer a threat Germanic tribes continued to invade and finally the west was no longer Rome But the Eastern Roman empire will continue as the Byzantine Empire that will preserve Greek and Roman heritage.

Exit Ticket Why did Rome fall? Describe at least two reasons, but more if you would like to. In addition, choose the reason or reasons you feel were the greatest contributions to the fall of Rome. Ex. In the 5 th century A.D., Rome fell because_____________ and ___________. While there were other reasons Rome fell, these had the two greatest impacts because_________________.