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The Empire in Crisis. 26 Emperors reigned in a 50 year period. Only 1 died of natural causes High taxes. Poor farmers were bound to the land. Diocletian. “The Great Persecution of Christians”. Constantine. Built a new capital along the Bosporous Strait.
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The Empire in Crisis • 26 Emperors reigned in a 50 year period. • Only 1 died of natural causes • High taxes
Diocletian • “The Great Persecution of Christians”
Constantine • Built a new capital along the Bosporous Strait.
The Huns slice up pieces of the empire. • The Visigoths attack the Western Roman Empire.
Attila the Hun • Led “the Scourge of God”
Odoacer • Ousted the last Roman Emperor in 476 A.D.
Why did Rome Fall? • Mercenaries hired who had little loyalty to Rome. • High taxes and poverty. • Rich dedicated their lives to luxury and self-interest.