Fall of the Roman Empire

Unit 1, SSWH 3 ep. 173 -179

SSWH 3 eAnalyze the factors that led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.

Why are modern societies based on the achievements of the

Romans and the Greeks?

Factors of the Collapse• Economy Weak: slavery down,

disrupted trade, lack of resources, high taxes, & inflation•Military: Less disciplined & loyal,

hired mercenaries• Politics: didn’t care about the

empire, lack of patriotism

Roman Empire Divided• Diocletian, emperor, can’t rule the

massive empire by himself• Divides empire to make ruling

more efficient• Socially:

East: wealthy Greek (Byzantium)West: poor Latin/Roman

Western Empire Collapses•Germanic tribes pushed into

Roman lands to flee the attack from Huns•Military wasn’t strong nor

loyal enough to defend attacks•476 A.D. Fall of Rome

The Walls Came Tumbling Down

The Roman Empire fell because…

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