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Fall of Rome
The Roman Empire lasted from 27 BC - 476 AD, a period over 500 years. It i
ncluded lands in the west and south Europe, Britain, Asia Minor, North Africa including Egypt.
Major Causes
antagonism between the senate and the emperor
decline in morals
political corruption and the praetorian guard
fast expansion of the empire
constant wars and heavy military spending
barbarian knowledge of roman military tactics
failing economy
unemployment of the working classes (the plebs)
the ‘mob’ and the cost of the ‘games’
decline in ethics and values
slave labor
natural disasters
christianity
barbarian invasion
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Fall of Rome