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Factors in Rome’s Fall

Factors in Rome’s Fall. Many factors contributed to the fall of Rome. The large size of the empire made it hard to govern. Communication between various parts of the Empire was difficult. Even in peaceful times, during conflict it became even more difficult.

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Factors in Rome’s Fall

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  1. Factors in Rome’s Fall

  2. Many factors contributed to the fall of Rome • The large size of the empire made it hard to govern. • Communication between various parts of the Empire was difficult. • Even in peaceful times, during conflict it became even more difficult.

  3. Barbarian invasions weakened the empire. • Political crises also had an impact on the decline of Rome • By the 400’s Corruption, or the decay of people’s values, in politics led to inefficiency in government. • Bribes and threats were used to achieve goals. • Because of these issues the government was not as effective as it had been before.

  4. Wealthy citizens began to leave Rome, making life more difficult for those who remained. • Inflation and a weakening economy were factors. • The military used its power to make and remove emperors. • As wealthy citizens abandoned Rome and other cities, city life became more difficult for those who remained. • Rome’s population decreased, and schools closed.

  5. Taxes and prices soared, leaving more and more Romans poor. • By the end of the 400’s Rome was no longer the city it had once been. • As it changed, the empire slowly collapsed around it.

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