Ok this is for a European History essay. I need one thing, and then I have to elaborate on it. I left my book at a friend's house, so I was wondering if any of you could get me on the right track. Thank you! :)
2007-09-24 17:52:28 · 6 answers · asked by Pretty Maggie Money Eyes 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The loss of Africa to the Vandals, caused an immediate financial hardship by not being able to maintain a standing army. The western empire collapsed soon after.
2007-09-24 23:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick one:
Weak emperors
Too many non-Romans in the army
Rise of barbarian tribes
Corruption
Lead pipes and lead lined bottles. No kidding, some believe that this caused lead poisoning of the upper classes and affected their intelligence and birth rate.
Famous British historian, Edward Gibbon said, "Christianity," because of it's emphasis of other-worldly things.
2007-09-25 23:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by Gerald G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Short to the point.As pointed out the the Bible.Nations shall fall.(i.e.Sodom and Gomorrah.
2007-09-24 17:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, the introduction of Christianity was one reason for the fall.
2007-09-24 18:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by JESSICA G 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so many new ones that forgot they were ,.being looked at all the time
2007-09-24 17:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_empire
2007-09-24 17:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋