The Fall of the Roman Empire

A:
Disruption of trade
Hostil tribes and pirates on the mediterrean sea

Gold and silver drain
The romans reached their limit of expansion

Inflation
They started minting more coins that contained less silver, and agricultural problems

Decline of loyalty discipline in military
They gave their allegiance to Rome but not to their commanders

Citizen indifference and loss of patriotism
Conditions in later centuries caused their loss of patriotism

What steps did Diocletian take to restore the the empire
He severely limited personal freedoms and ruled with an iron fist

What did Constantine do to reform the empire
Gained control over the western part of the empire and continued social and economic policies and secured control over the east

What caused the final collapse of the Roman Empire
The Huns taking the movement in to the Roman Empire, they called themselves Germatic tribes

Inflation
Drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices

Mercenary
Soldier who is paid to fight in a foreign army to defend against the increasing threats in the empire

Diocletian
Strong willed army leader who became the new emperor

Constantinople
New capital in Rome

Attila
Germanic assault on the empire, became a direct threat

What were the main internal causes of the empire's decline
Inflation, decline of agriculture economy, growing population, loss of patriotism, mercenaries, economy fall, reached limit of expansion, taxes were raise.

How did Diocletian succeed in preserving the empire?
He split the empire into a Eastern and Western side, and had a person rule the western half while he ruled the eastern half. he ruled with an iron fist and limited personal freedoms

Why did so many Germanic tribes begin invading the Roman Empire?
The Huns pushed into there land so they tried to flee from the Huns, and ended up pushing into Roman lands

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