The Fall of the Roman Empire

The fall of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire lasted from about 750 B.C. until about 1453 A.D. There were a few things that contributed to the empire's collapse. First, the unruliness in the empire caused many problems. Every time a new emperor was announced, there was always someone there to end his or her reign. A second reason for the collapse is the invasions that almost became a normal thing. They were constantly under attack by neighboring countries and groups. A final reason for the fall of the empire is the rebellion of supposed friends. The Romans used to put their captive…