The Empire in Crisis

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The Empire in Crisis

• 26 Emperors reigned in a 50 year period.
• Only 1 died of natural causes
• High taxes

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Poor farmers were bound to the land.
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Diocletian

• The Great Persecution of Christians

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Constantine

• Built a new capital along the Bosporous Strait.

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• The Huns slice up pieces of the empire.
• The Visigoths attack the Western Roman Empire.

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Attila the Hun

• Led the Scourge of God

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Odoacer

• Ousted the last Roman Emperor in 476 A.D.

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Why did Rome Fall?

• Mercenaries hired who had little loyalty to Rome.
• High taxes and poverty.
• Rich dedicated their lives to luxury and
  self-interest.