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What Were the Primary Reasons for the ''Fall'' of Rome?

From about 50 BCE until the year 200 CE, the Roman Empire was the superpower of the Mediterranean world. During that time, the empire's wealth, territory, and international status grew and grew. But even as the empire prospered, it was slowly starting to fall apart. Some of its problems were internal—coming from within Rome itself—and others were external. This DBQ explores the factors that led to the eventual downfall of one of history's most powerful and influential empires.

Before writing, the class will go over the attached documents to help you and your peers better formulate your arguments as to why you think the Roman Empire fell.

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