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Why do empires collapse? (Declining influence and interest on the part of…
Why do empires collapse?
Declining influence and interest on the part of the metropole
Growing assertiveness on the part of the indigenous populations
Economics
Too much land, not enough control
Revolutionary leaders
Change in international view on empires
All value has been extracted
Changing international contexts
Too much violence
Change in government
Wish of independence
Injustice and violence
External invasion
Justice for all
Foreign pressure
Changing ideas of freedom
Political movement
Disagreement in military
Death of strong leader
Break down in social structure
Weak leader in power
Stop in scientifically development
Heavier taxes
Restricting laws
Social unrest with the upper class
Peaceful protest
Loss of controlling power
World wars
Change in religion and values
Corruption
Over expantion
Climate Change
Disagreement in rulers
Natural disasters