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1 Decline of the Roman Empire
WHI: SOL 6k Decline of the Roman Empire

2 Causes for the decline of the Western Roman Empire
Geographic size: Difficulty of defense and administration Economy: The cost of defense, and devaluation of Roman currency Military: Army membership started to include non-Romans, resulting in decline of discipline

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5 Causes for the decline of the Western Roman Empire
Moral decay: People’s loss of faith in Rome and the family Political problems: Civil conflict and weak administration Invasion: Attacks on borders by various Germanic tribes (Visigoths, Vandals, Goths, Huns, Ostrogoths)

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7 Division of the Roman Empire
Diocletian divided the empire into East and West to make management easier, cost less Constantine moved the capital city from Rome to Byzantium, renamed it Constantinople Collapse of Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D. (C.E.), when it ceased to have a Roman Emperor Western Roman Empire (Europe) plunges into the Middle Ages ( ’s a.d.)

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9 End of the Roman Empire Centuries immediately after collapse of Roman Empire ( ’s a.d.) known as the Dark Ages due to cultural regression (going backwards), lack of unity Catholic Church becomes central power/authority in Europe Provides social welfare (charity for sick, poor, & elderly) Education Healthcare Spiritual/religious needs

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11 End of the Roman Empire Eastern Roman Empire survives and becomes the Byzantine Empire Survives and thrives for the next 1000 years

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