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

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

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

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  1. Fall of the Roman EmpireUnit 1, SSWH 3 ep. 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 Mongolian Huns • Military wasn’t strong nor loyal enough to defend attacks

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

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