ROME: After the Fall

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ROME After the Fall

• E.Q. 1 How did the fall of Rome lead to
  increased barbarian influence in Western Europe?

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The Roman Empire in AD 116The empire at its
largest extent
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The Roman Empire in AD 476The 'Fall of the Roman
Empire'
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BARBARIAN INVADERS
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CHAOS!!!!
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EQ 1 How did the fall of Rome lead to an
increased barbarian influence in Western Europe?

• Disruption of trade.
• Power vacuum Who will now be in charge?
• Rule by the sword Might makes right!
• Power held by local military leaders
  decentralization Feudalism!

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Welcome to the European Middle Ages

• 500 AD to 1450 AD