📚 Learning Goals

I can... identify the social, political, and economic causes that led to the fall of the Roman Empire.

I can... explain how these causes created effects that weakened Rome over time.

📖 Reading: Why Did Rome Fall?

The mighty Roman Empire did not fall in one day. It took hundreds of years to weaken and collapse. Three main problems destroyed Rome from within:

Political Problems: Rome had weak emperors who fought each other for power. The government became corrupt and could not make good decisions.

Economic Problems: Rome spent too much money on wars and the army. They raised taxes so high that people became poor. Trade decreased and the economy collapsed.

Social Problems: Roman citizens lost pride in their empire. Many people moved away from cities. The army hired foreign soldiers who were not loyal to Rome.

🔍 Part 1: Understanding Causes

⚡ Part 2: Cause and Effect Organizer

CAUSE: Weak emperors fought for power

EFFECT: _________________________________

CAUSE: Taxes became too high

EFFECT: _________________________________

CAUSE: Citizens lost pride in Rome

EFFECT: _________________________________