Fall of Rome

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What made it difficult for Rome to manage and protect trade routes over time?

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Rome's large size made it difficult to manage and protect trade routes as the years went on.

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What happened to the value of Roman currency and its effects?

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The value of Roman currency plummeted, causing price increases and higher taxes, leading to inflation.

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What were some of Diocletian's reforms?

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Diocletian grew the army but kept them at the border, created a new tax code, and subdivided Rome into smaller districts to prevent any one official from gaining too much power.

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Why did Diocletian subdivide the Roman Empire?

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To make the Empire easier to manage, Diocletian cut it in half, ruling from the more profitable Eastern half.

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What was the impact of Diocletian's reforms on Rome?

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These reforms allowed Rome to temporarily rebound.

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What significant change did Constantine make in 324?

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Constantine moved the capital to Byzantium in the Eastern Empire, renaming it Constantinople.

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Why did Constantine move the capital from Rome?

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Constantine felt that the city of Rome was too far away from the centers of trade.

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What was the consequence of moving the capital to the Eastern Empire?

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Moving the capital left the Western Empire vulnerable to invasion.

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How did Rome try to protect itself from neighboring tribes?

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The city made deals with neighboring tribes for protection in exchange for promising them land.

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Who was Alaric and what did he do?

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Alaric was the King of the Visigoths, and he led an 18-month siege of the City of Rome in 409-410 after Rome broke their promise to his tribe.