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1 ROME: After the Fall E.Q. #1: How did the fall of Rome lead to increased barbarian influence in Western Europe?

2 The Roman Empire in AD 116 The empire at its largest extent

3 The Roman Empire in AD 476 The 'Fall of the Roman Empire'

4 BARBARIAN INVADERS

5 CHAOS!!!!

6 EQ #1: How did the fall of Rome lead to an increased barbarian influence in Western Europe?
Disruption of trade. Power vacuum: Who will now be in charge? Rule by the sword: Might makes right! Power held by local military leaders: decentralization = Feudalism!

7 Welcome to the European Middle Ages
500 AD to 1450 AD


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