The Roman Empire was strong. It was founded on the strengths of its military, its strategic geographic location, strong moral values and wise leadership. It flourished because of its social, economic, political, military and religious strengths. However, when the things that make a civilization flourish begin to erode the civilization itself begins its decent.
The first main reason for the fall was the civilizations economic decay. The rulers of Rome had very expensive lifestyles, and were a very proud people. To keep to their image, they needed money. The way they gained their money was through taxing the poor. In response to this act, the poor fled to other lands, which were barbaric. Since the poor made up most of the Roman population,
The first main reason for the fall was the civilizations economic decay. The rulers of Rome had very expensive lifestyles, and were a very proud people. To keep to their image, they needed money. The way they gained their money was through taxing the poor. In response to this act, the poor fled to other lands, which were barbaric. Since the poor made up most of the Roman population,