1. The Roman Empire Falls
Ms. Moran
SWBAT:

2. Roman Empire Reasons for the fall of Rome:
Diocleatian divides the Empire
Military
Political
Economic

3. Diocleatian
Divided the empire to try and govern it better Forced people to go into traditional trades of their parents Inflation

4. Military
Invasions by the Huns and Germanic tribes Weaker military Larger area to protect Foreigners were used in the army

5. Political Problems
After the Pax Romana many different emperors Went from people having a say in the government to then having no say

6. Economic
High taxes Most of the burden fell on business men and farmers Farm land was often over-cultivated causing it to become fallow