1. Part 2—Sections V. through VI.
The Fall of the
Roman Empire
Part 2—Sections V. through VI.

2. When Diocletian left office in A. D
When Diocletian left office in A.D. 305, conflict broke out again in the empire. Fighting continued until another general named Constantine become emperor in A.D. 312

3. V. Constantine’s Rule
Constantine issued several orders to reinforce rules of Diocletian in order to improve Rome’s economy (stable military and workforce)
Example: Son’s of workers forced to follow fathers’ trade
In A.D. 330, Constantine moved capital to Byzantine (Greek city in east) and it is renamed to Constantinople.

4. V. Constantine’s Rule
When Constantine dies and Theodosius is given the large empire to govern
Theodosius- empire is too vast of an area and faced threats from inside and out.
Rome is divided into separate empires in A.D. 395
Eastern
Western
Eastern Roman Empire capital at Constantinople
Western Roman Empire capital at Rome

5. VI. Germanic Invaders
Germanic tribes migrated from the north, wanted to expand their empire
Visigoths seek protection from Rome, Rome agrees but mistreats causing the Visigoths to rebel
Germanic tribes invade Gaul and capture Rome
Vandals attack Roman lands in Spain and Africa (Vandalism)
Germanic tribes had a stronghold on Rome’s empire as well as the government.
Germanic Invasions

6. Roman Emperor Forced out
Germanic leaders held high posts in Rome’s government
In A.D. 476, Germanic general Odoacer overthrows Romulus Augustus and gains control of Rome
This marks the end of the Western Roman Empire
Germanic tribes continued to war amongst themselves
The western Roman empire ceased to exist.
The Fall of Rome