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180 A.D.
*Commodus
Longest period of political and economical peace under the reign of the Five Good Emperors
235 A.D.
After the Severan's rule leaves the government weak and corrupt. The economy is failing and rulers no longer have the same power over the people. This marks one of the first of many events that will lead to the fall of Rome.
268 A.D.
With inflation causing tax and prices to rapidly rise and money losing its value, Rome's citizens begin to barter. Then, a plague rises in Rome so deadly it kills every 1 out of 10 people. Now there is a lack of soldiers to protect Rome.
With Rome doing so poorly, there were people trying to save it.
284 A.D.
He split Rome into 4 pieces and had each part ruled by an official. He would still hold authority over all officials. He also set prices for good and wages for workers and made it so no one could ever quit their job.
However, most citizens just ignored him.
395 A.D.
306 A.D.
As the first Christian emperor, Constantine made many laws in the favor of Christianity. He also moved the capital to the entire eastern side of Rome. This made Rome split into two parts;the Eastern and Western side.
The empire begins to decline rapidly
He continues to break down the empire into smaller sections
But there is still more to come....
*Romulus Augustus
*Odoacer
Overall, the Roman Empire fell because of a combination of such factors as the spread of Christianity, lack of leadership, money troubles, and an unloyal military.
5th centurty; 410 A.D.
*Alaric
Valentinian III rules Western Empire
447 A.D. - Eastern Empire loses to Atilla the Hun
*Atilla
Different emperors die, and different emperors take over which causes corruption because some of these emperors are invaders taking over more land.