What are 5 reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire?

In conclusion, the Roman empire fell for many reasons, but the 5 main ones were invasions by Barbarian tribes, Economic troubles, and overreliance on slave labor, Overexpansion and Military Spending, and Government corruption and political instability.

Could the fall of the Roman Empire have been prevented or was this inevitable?

The Fall of Rome was inevitable for three reason which can be seen in the demise of most great empires. Firstly the Romans expanded their empire to far from their capital, secondly the corruption and political instability and lastly the creation of enemies. Rome was known for its corruption and political instability.

Could the Roman Empire survive?

Sure anything is possible, but highly unlikely. Rome had major internal issues that made long term survival highly unlikely. These issues started with formation of Roman Republic in 509 BC (it is important to note that this is traditional date, it isn’t certain precisely when it happened).

How did the Roman empire maintain control?

The Roman government maintained control over conquered territories using the strength of its military, political system, and economy.

What major institution survived the fall of Rome?

The Church as an institution survived the fall of the Roman Empire. The Church provided order and security. How did the government change for the Roman people after the Germans took over? Romans were used to loyalty to their government and to written law.

What are 10 reasons that Rome fell?

Terms in this set (10)

• Barbarian Invasion. Germanic barbarians attacked many Roman territories.
• Decline In Morals And Values.
• Environmental And Public Health Problems.
• Excessive Military Spending To Defend The Empire.
• Inferior Technology.
• Inflation.
• Political Corruption.
• Rise In Christianity.

What protected the borders of the Roman Empire?

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The borders of the Roman Empire used soldiers, forts, walls, and natural boundaries to protect the borders.

How could the fall of Rome have been prevented?

The Empire grew too large and defenses grew too expensive to maintain as the surrounding empires grew in strength. Conquest is one thing, ruling is much more difficult. The Romans knew things were going off the rails. Several Empero Nothing could have prevented the Fall of Rome.

Could the Roman Empire have been saved?

The Roman Empire could not have been saved. In Doc 1 the people thought it wasn’t worth saving the old civilization. They thought it was hopeless, they didn’t feel protective, they couldn’t serve in the army, and the people started seeing elections not important. Reply Madison York 2/25/2015 06:08:55 am

How did military spending affect the Roman Empire?

Military spending left few resources for other vital activities, such as providing public housing and maintaining quality roads and aqueducts. Frustrated Romans lost their desire to defend the Empire. The empire had to begin hiring soldiers recruited from the unemployed city mobs or worse from foreign counties.

What brought down the Roman Empire?

Conquest is one thing, ruling is much more difficult. The Romans knew things were going off the rails. Several Emperors tried to resurrect the glory of Rome by splitting the empire and some rather Draconian measures, but in the end Rome fell from the same thing that brings down nearly every empire. Internal corruption.