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1 The Fall of the Roman Empire

2 Political Causes Government has total control Civil wars Decrease support from the people Empire was divided into East and West

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4 Military Causes Germanic Invaders Attila the Hun Army untrained Mercenaries – paid soldiers Patriotism decreases

5 Social Causes Patriotism decreased Bread and Circuses Famine increased Diseases increased

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11 Economic Causes Taxes increased Rely on Slave Labor Poverty and Famine Farm output decreased No goods to buy

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