Jacob Zodikoff & Andoni Almeida
Hawkes, 4th
9/26/10
Hawkes, 4th
9/26/10
Ancient Roman History
The Fall of the Roman Empire
Initially, the fall of the Roman Empire is caused by a drastic population decrease from disease and other factors. This change slows trade and causes military trouble. Because of this, the citizens of Rome fall into hard economic times and taxes can no longer be paid. Also adding to the turmoil, Rome grew too big, and the whole territory could not be governed effectively, such as too large of borders for the military to defend. This led to many invasions which weakened Rome. In addition to these problems, Rome suffered a series of ineffective rulers which also helped crumble the Empire. These rulers became increasingly corrupt and often focused on persecution, such as the Christians in the early Imperial days, rather than progressing the Empire for its own benefit. Eventually, Rome could no longer hold itself up and it collapsed. The end of the Western Empire was clear, but the Eastern Empire slowly integrated into the Byzantine Empire.
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The Strongest Period
The Imperial period of the Roman civilization was the strongest in all aspects: economics, culture, and politics. Economically, the Roman Empire was strong in all aspects, including trade with a complex road system and strong tax revenue. This period also accounted for many ornate buildings and monuments. Culturally, this was the most artistic and technological period. Also, there was an obvious class system and a unified religion, from the original Roman religion to Christianity. Although the Roman Republic may seem a better political system, the empire was more effective with strong military power and a very large territory. Overall, the Imperial period triumphed more than any other era.
The Imperial period of the Roman civilization was the strongest in all aspects: economics, culture, and politics. Economically, the Roman Empire was strong in all aspects, including trade with a complex road system and strong tax revenue. This period also accounted for many ornate buildings and monuments. Culturally, this was the most artistic and technological period. Also, there was an obvious class system and a unified religion, from the original Roman religion to Christianity. Although the Roman Republic may seem a better political system, the empire was more effective with strong military power and a very large territory. Overall, the Imperial period triumphed more than any other era.