2. The Empire in Crisis 26 Emperors reigned in a 50 year period.
Only 1 died of natural causes
High taxes

3. Poor farmers were bound to the land.

4. Diocletian
“The Great Persecution of Christians”

5. Constantine
Built a new capital along the Bosporous Strait.

6. The Huns slice up pieces of the empire.
The Visigoths attack the Western Roman Empire.

7. Attila the Hun
Led “the Scourge of God”

8. Odoacer
Ousted the last Roman Emperor in 476 A.D.

9. Why did Rome Fall? Mercenaries hired who had little loyalty to Rome.
High taxes and poverty.
Rich dedicated their lives to luxury and self-interest.