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THE FALL OF ROME750 BC-476 AD
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The Strengths of Rome
Protected "om Sea invasions.
High morals (the diff. between right and wrong.
Every male in military/ they had discipline.
Located in the middle of trade routes.
It a%owed for input "om a% of the classes.
Shared citizenship/political power with those conquered.
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The Fall of RomeA Divided Empire:
Constantine moved the capital city to a Greek city.
There were 2 empires and not one causing further division of Rome’s great empire.
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Decline in Morals:
Crimes of violence made the streets of cities unsafe.
The gladiatorial combats in the Coliseum will contribute to the moral decline.
Emperors wasted lots of money on lavish parties.
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Public Health:
Many of the wealthy had water brought to their homes through lead pipes.
The continuos interaction of people at the Coliseum, and the blood and death spread of disease.
Alcohol use increased.
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Political Corruption:
Who wants to be emperor?
Political office was seen as a burden.
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Unemployment:
Many farmers could not compete with the low prices of other places. They would se% their farms and crime would increase "om the lack of food.
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The Fall of RomeInflation:
The flow of gold decreased
The amount of gold in coins decreased, causing the coins to be worth less.
Merchants raised prices on the goods they sold. Many people stopped using coins and began to barter for what they wanted.
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Military Spending:
Soldiers fought for money not for patriotism.
Military spending le' few resources for other vital activities such as public housing.
Empire began hiring soldiers from unemployed city mobs and foreign countries.
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Half of Rome’s Empire fell to Invaders:
German and Asian Huns would sack the empire.
The most famous of a% was Attila the Hun.
He conquered 70 cities.
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The Fall of RomeGet together with a neighbor and discuss where the US is in relation to the Roman empire. Are we on the same track? Rank which above items are of critical to not as critical for the government to observe.
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