1. Fall of the Roman Empire Unit 1, SSWH 3 e p. 173 -179

2. SSWH 3 e
Analyze the factors that led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.

3. Why are modern societies based on the achievements of the Romans and the Greeks?

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Prepare to share in one minute
The Walls Came Tumbling Down
The Roman Empire fell because…
Jot 4 reasons
Prepare to share in one minute