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When and Why did the Roman Empire Fall ?

The Greatest Extent of the Roman Empire – 14 CE

Constantine strengthens Eastern Roman Empire but weakened Western Roman Empire

Constantine Moves Capitol to Diocletian Splits the Empire in Two Constantine Moves Capitol to Constantinople

Constantinople: “The 2nd Rome” (Capital of Byzantine Empire)

Beginning of the End Rome decays / Social and Political Rome full of crime decrease population Capital moved to Constantinople Persians Pressure in the East Barbarians Burst in the West Military Frequent Attacks on Frontier with frequent overrunning of the local Roman army Reinforcements moved to defend the east which weakened the west

Barbarian Invasions

Middle of the End Huns pushed German barbarians westward Central base in Hungary Warriors feared by Romans and Germans Attila—last leader Invaded Gaul Huns pushed German barbarians westward German barbarians would rather fight Romans than the Huns Indirectly Huns weakened Roman West

Who has a right to call a group of people Barbarians? German “Barbarians” Who has a right to call a group of people Barbarians?

Near the End Barbarians (illiterate and non-urban no cities) Settled in Roman territory after pressure from the Huns Goths [Major Barbarian group] Ostrogoths—eastern Europe Visigoths—moved to Dacia (Romania) Goths to live on Roman land Barbarians tried to copy Romans Visigoths revolted after unfair taxing Theodosius –Roman Emperor - bought off the Visigoths

Barbarian Invasions from Germany Ends Western Roman Empire – Fall of Rome Empire?

Fall of the Roman Empire West could no longer stop barbarian invasions, could not make barbarians Romans Spilt of Roman Empire/movement of Capital Constantinople / New Capital - a fortress city Corrupt society – lack of patriotism, Lack of effective emperors / welfare system Heavier taxes – to pay for welfare, to pay off barbarians, to pay for professional military

Reasons for the Fall of Western Rome Political = Too many weak and lousy emperors [oppressive rule] / Empire Split / corrupt government Military = Too many Germanic “barbarians” invasions Social = lack of patriotism / corrupt citizens ‘Bread and Circuses” Economic = heavier and more taxes imposed to sustain welfare state / no more conquests = no more stolen wealth / gap between rich and poor grows because of slave labor

The Legacy of Rome Republic form of Government Roman Law, Culture, and Christianity Roman Roads helped Apostles/missionaries spread Christianity Edict of Milan – ended persecution of Christians – freedom of religion Roman Engineering and Inventions Aqueducts Domes Concrete Arches

The End of Antiquity The fall of the Roman empire traditionally marks the end of the period of Antiquity or the Classical Age of the first Civilizations Upcoming Topics in next Unit Middle Ages/Renaissance Byzantine empire Russian empire Islamic empire