1. Bellwork:
Characteristics of Roman Empire  Danger
Minilesson:
The Fall of the Roman Empire (Jenga)
Work Time:
Free Write
Homework:
Current Event Cartoon due Monday
Chapter 6.1 and 6.2 worksheets

2. Diocletian Reforms the Empire
A.D. 284 Emperor Diocletian restores order, divides empire in two
Two emperors in Greek-speaking East, Latin-speaking West
In A.D. 305 Diocletian retires, rivals compete for power

4. Constantine Moves the Capital
Constantine becomes emperor of Western Empire in A.D. 312
Seizes Eastern Empire in A.D. 324; moves Roman capital to Byzantium
Byzantium eventually renamed Constantinople—city of Constantine

6. Constatntinople
Rome

7. Political political office more trouble than it’s worth
military interference in politics
civil war and unrest
division of an empire
moving of capital to Byzantium

8. Social declining interest in public affairs low confidence in empire
disloyalty, lack of patriotism, corruption
differences between rich and poor
declining population (disease and food shortage)

9. Economic poor harvests disruption of trade no more war treasure
gold and silver drain
inflation
huge tax burden
widening gap between rich and poor
poverty in Western Empire

10. Military threat from northern European tribes low funds for defense
problems recruiting Roman citizens
mercenaries fight for $ only
decline of patriotism and loyalty among soldiers

12. Free Write
Which factors contributed most to the “Fall of Rome?” (consider politics, economics, social, and military—3minutes)
Consider past units of study and our study of current events this year to identify trends that have negatively affected societies. (3 minutes)