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1 Global History and Geography I Mr. Cox
Collapse of Rome Global History and Geography I Mr. Cox

2 Bellringer Essential Question
Why was the policy of bread and circuses implemented in the Roman Empire? Essential Question What were the causes of the collapse of the Roman Empire?

3 I. Internal Problems Political instability (26 emperors in 50 years)
High taxes and low farm productivity Diocletian: tried to slow the bleeding, split Empire Tried to stop inflation: rapid rise of prices

4 II. Constantine General who continued reforms
Moved the capital to Constantinople Shifted power of the Empire away from Rome Spread Roman/Greek culture to the East Granted tolerance to the ‘hated’ Christians

5 Quickwrite What steps did Diocletian and Constantine take to reform Rome?

6 III. The Collapse The reforms failed Foreign attackers came
Huns from the East Gauls from the North Germanic tribes from Europe Rome hired mercenaries Hired soldiers Felt little loyalty to Rome

7 Causes of the Fall of Rome
Military Causes Economic Causes Social Causes Political Causes Germanic invasions Weakened Roman Legions due to other problems Heavy taxes Population decline Loss of Roman values Divide in social classes spread discontent Divided empire Unclear political goals

8 Essential Question What were the causes of the collapse of the Roman Empire?

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