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The DECLINE & FALL OF ROME

The DECLINE & FALL OF ROME. CH.5 SEC.5. PROBLEMS & UPHEAVALS. LIFE AFTER “5 GOOD EMPERORS” Civil wars were fought for control of Rome Military govts became the only way to take and control power Over the next 50 years, Rome had 22 emperors! (235 – 284 A.D.)

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The DECLINE & FALL OF ROME

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  1. The DECLINE & FALL OF ROME CH.5 SEC.5

  2. PROBLEMS & UPHEAVALS • LIFE AFTER “5 GOOD EMPERORS” • Civil wars were fought for control of Rome • Military govts became the only way to take and control power • Over the next 50 years, Rome had 22 emperors! (235 – 284 A.D.) • An economic collapse and plagues further weakened Rome

  3. DioCletian Ruled from 284 – 305 A.D. Divided Roman Empire into 4 parts (tetrarchy) Able to hold ultimate power because of his military might

  4. Constantine Ruled from 306 – 337 A.D. Unified the empire again for a short time Built a new great city in E. Rome (Byzantinium, then Constantinople, then Istanbul) Helped make Christianity a major religion in Rome

  5. Problems & Upheavals • Legacy of Diocletian & Constantine • Used military might as the main way to keep control • Large bureaucracies caused inflation in the Empire • Created laws that forced workers to remain in their trade, making jobs hereditary • Strict control helped Rome remain stable for another 100 years

  6. The Fall of rome • Fall of Rome • East & Western Rome did not stay unified over time • Germanic tribes began attacking Western Roman Empire (Huns, Visigoths, Vandals) • Because of no military strength, Rome was plundered and occupied by many different tribes • The capture of Emperor Romulus Augutus marks the fall of W. Roman Empire • The E. Roman lasted another 1000 years

  7. The Fall of rome • Reasons for Rome’s Fall • Rise of Christianity weakened Rome’s “military mindset” • Roman unity & culture declined as more and more non-Italians became a part of the Empire • Lead poisoning was widespread and caused a mental decline • Plagues wiped out 1/10 of Rome’s population • Rome relied too much on slavery and didn’t advance technologically • Rome could not stick to a workable govt system

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