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The ancient Roman Empire fell because it was unable to logistically maintain its military supremacy in Europe. This was despite the de facto control of the government by military leaders in place of the Emperor. After the fall of Rome to Germanic mercenaries in 476 AD, the eastern or Byzantine Empire continued for another 1,000 years until conquered by the Ottomans in the 1400's.
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The Western Roman Empire which was ruled by the City of Rome fell because of the lack of manpower to defend its borders from Barbarians who all wanted a piece of the Roman Land. Bad Emperor after Bad Emperor was put on the throne. Each Legion of the Roman Army wanted one of their own people on the throne. Finally, Constantine became Emperor and moved the Capital to Constantinople (modern day Istanbul). While this happened, the Western Empire was put into ruin. More and More often the Western Roman Empire was forced to make deals with the Barbarians who said that they would defend the Western Roman Empire if they were allowed to live in Roman territories.
One day Alaric, leader of the Visigoth, realized that Roman Forces were spread thinly in the Empire and in AD 410 he and his Army began to cautiously move South and into Italy. The Romans might have just withdrawn to the Italian Peninsula and held that for another 100-200 years until they had the manpower to retake Europe. But instead, the Roman Army let the barbarians move unopposed through Italy. When they finally reached the city of Rome, they sacked the city. Other barbarians came and attacked the city, but the City of Rome finally stayed out of Roman hands when Romulus Augustus became Emperor of Rome. When Romulus was removed from power in 476 AD, the emperor Zeno of the Eastern Empire accepted the Germanic chieftain Odoacer as ruler of Italy. This marked the end of the Western Roman Empire. :P
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∙ 14y agoThe Senate had too much power and became corrupt.
Or he fell...
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What was the solution to the fall of Rome?
There was no solution, which is why Rome did in fact fall.
When was The Fall of Rome created?
The Fall of Rome was created on 2005-03-07.
What led to the final fall of rome how to answer in complet paragraph?
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Did rome fall because of lead poisoning?
Lead poisoning was part of the reason for the fall of Rome, but there were many other factors also, as is the case in any downfall.
What fall of Rome ushered in the start of the ages?
The Middle Ages followed the fall of the Roman Empire.
What was the solution to the fall of Rome?
There was no solution, which is why Rome did in fact fall.
What was the period after the fall of Rome called?
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What is the name of the 1000 year period after the fall of Rome?
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When was a drought in ancient rome?
It was when the fall of Rome happened :)
When was The Fall of Rome created?
The Fall of Rome was created on 2005-03-07.
What made Rome prosper and what made Rome fall?
In UNCATEGORIZED
How was its fall different from the fall of Rome?
You need to specify whose fall you are referring to.
The violent and insecure life europe after fall of rome was caused by?
The fall of Rome. Rome had provided all the protection and services a society needed and when it was gone there was chaos.
What specific event to historians referred to as the fall of Rome?
the surrender of Rome
Did deforestation cause the fall of Rome?
No.
How did the fall of Carthage affect Rome?
Rome gained ascendancy in the Western Mediterranean.
How did economic causes contribute to the fall of Rome?
Rome had a bad leader at the time.
