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Fall of the Roman Empire Unit 1, SSWH 3 e p. 173 -179
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SSWH 3 e Analyze the factors that led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
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Why are modern societies based on the achievements of the Romans and the Greeks?
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Factors of the Collapse
Economy Weak: slavery down, disrupted trade, lack of resources, high taxes, & inflation Military: Less disciplined & loyal, hired mercenaries Politics: didn’t care about the empire, lack of patriotism
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Roman Empire Divided Diocletian, emperor, can’t rule the massive empire by himself Divides empire to make ruling more efficient Socially: East: wealthy Greek (Byzantium) West: poor Latin/Roman
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Western Empire Collapses
Germanic tribes pushed into Roman lands to flee the attack from Mongolian Huns Military wasn’t strong nor loyal enough to defend attacks
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