6.4 Decline Of The Roman Empire
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The decline of the Roman Empire was due to economic, social, political, and military factors: 1. Economically, the empire struggled without expansion to provide new resources and taxes, facing issues like inflation, decreased grain production, and overreliance on slave labor. 2. Socially, unemployment increased as the empire stopped expanding, and many citizens grew accustomed to free bread and entertainment funded by the state treasury. The rise of Christianity also weakened traditional Roman values. 3. Politically, the imperial succession system lacked stability, often resulting in civil wars between potential emperors, and the empire was eventually divided in half. 4. Militarily, long borders stretched resources thin and merc
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Expansion of the Roman Empire
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The Fall of Rome was a complex process with several contributing factors:
1) Military defeats against barbaric tribes like the Goths weakened the Western Roman Empire in the late period. The last Western Roman emperor was defeated by a Germanic leader in 476 AD.
2) The declining slave trade hurt the Roman economy as the military stopped acquiring slaves through conquest.
3) Internal divisions were created by Diocletian's decision to split the empire into Western and Eastern halves in 285 AD, weakening imperial administration and defense.
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6.3.1 fall of rome
The Roman Empire ruled much of Europe and the Mediterranean from around 200 BC to 400 AD, but began declining around 200 AD due to political corruption, economic troubles, and attacks from outside forces. By 410 AD, the city of Rome was sacked by Visigoths for the first time in 800 years, and in 476 AD the Roman Empire fell when the last Western Roman emperor was forced to abdicate, marking the end of Rome's rule and the beginning of the Dark Ages in Europe.
7.1.1 fall of rome
The Roman Empire ruled much of Europe and the Mediterranean from around 200 BC to 400 AD, but began declining around 200 AD due to political corruption, economic troubles, and attacks from outside forces. By 410 AD, Rome was sacked by Visigoths for the first time in 800 years, and in 476 AD the Roman Empire fell when the last Western Roman emperor was forced to abdicate, marking the end of Rome's rule and the beginning of the Dark Ages in Europe.
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Rome was located along the Tiber River in Italy and expanded through military conquests like the Punic Wars. Key resources that contributed to Rome's growth included the Tiber River, fertile farmland, and materials for building. The Roman military organized into legions and centuries, helping Rome establish control. Aqueducts and roads improved infrastructure and trade, while Latin became a dominant language. Politically, figures like Julius Caesar and Trajan attempted reforms that increased their popularity but also corruption. Overspending on the military, unemployment, and inflation eventually weakened the economy and society.
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1. Ancient Rome was located in present-day Italy and was influenced by Greek mythology and culture.
2. Roman society was stratified between the wealthy patrician class and the lower plebeian class which included most citizens and slaves.
3. The expansion of Rome led to both benefits like protection from attacks but also issues like overpopulation in the cities as farmers lost their lands.
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1. Ancient Rome was located in present-day Italy and was influenced by Greek mythology and culture.
2. Roman society was stratified between the wealthy patrician class and the lower plebeian class, which included many slaves.
3. The Roman Empire expanded greatly but this led to issues like unemployment and inflation as expansion displaced farmers and weakened political stability.
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The Roman Empire declined due to internal and external factors:
- The empire was split into Western and Eastern halves in 395 CE and faced increasing political instability, corruption, and economic troubles.
- Barbarian tribes like the Visigoths and Huns put pressure on the empire's borders and some were allowed to settle inside Roman lands but later revolted.
- The Roman armies became less effective and were unable to defend against invaders or maintain control of the empire as they prioritized fighting each other over external threats.
- Epidemics spread through the population, weakening both the people and the empire's military strength. The Western Roman Empire finally fell in 476 CE.
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