Roman Empire Fall
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- The Consul has been stabbed again!
- Corrupt officials: never a true emperor for long, as they were constantly overthrown
- Weakened Roman legions: the replacement of men in the military with mercenaries created a lack of loyalty in the army
- They say integrity doesn't have a price...I say it does.
- Heavy taxes for military: As the Army grew, more taxes were required
- But you took it all already! there's almost none for me
- We need your money! All of it! Don't you care!
- When Diocletian split the empire, it caused a divide in wealth
- Please come Back!
- Germanic invasions: Raids from people such as the Huns would weaken Rome
- . Bread and Circuses: The government thought the masses needed two things; Food and entertainment. This overestimated the self-reliance
- Share the wealth! We need more than entertainment and food!
- Self-serving upper class: Stopped proving leaders and became obsessed with luxury
- You feast while we starve!
- Why should I Care?
- How many are left?
- War and Sickness:Population decrease because of disease and war
- Only about 100. It seems there was also a sickness here
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