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Fall of Rome (Decline in Morals and Values (gladiatorial contests (The…
Fall of Rome
Decline in Morals and Values
gladiatorial contests
The gladiators wouldn't put up a fight causing spectators to chose favorites
gladiatorial contests took place and it was a form of cruel amusemen
waste of money
Rulers through huge parties
People got ill from to much alcohal
Political and Military corruption
Open debate on New Emperors
Praetoria guard gained authority to chose new emperor
New emperors would reward guards to chose them
Selling thrown to highest bidder
Roman Soldiers killed many new emperors
The Economy: Inflation
Romans tried to buy loyalty
reduced silver content of their coins
Unstable financial situation
Romans stopped conquering new land
less silver was brought into country
reduced silver content of their coins
merchants raised prices of goods they sold
Difficulty and Expense of Defending a Large Nation Against Invaders
Barbarian Attacks from all over
loss of hope
Government to hire unemployed city mobs
Government hired unemployed people fromForign countries
Money spent on Military
not enough money for roads and public activities
had to raise taxes