The Fall of Rome

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Environmental and Public Health Problems

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Issues that may have weakened the Roman Empire.

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Inferior Technology

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A theory that suggests Rome fell behind in technological advancements.

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Unemployment

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A social issue contributing to Rome's fall.

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Notes on the Fall of Rome

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Discuss various reasons for the empire's decline.

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Ranking of Theories

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Theories are ranked based on perceived impact.

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Impact of Barbarian Invasions

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Considered a major factor in Rome's fall.

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Moral Decline in Rome

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Seen as a contributing factor to the empire's collapse.

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476 C.E. event in the Roman Empire

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In 476 C.E., the Roman Emperor in the West gave up the capital to the Germanic tribes.

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Knights were hired to protect lands from barbarians.

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Knights defended territories from invaders like the Vikings.

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Early Middle Ages

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476 to 1000 C.E.