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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| When did Western Rome fall | |
| August 24, 410 AD Who conquered rome | |
| The Visigoths, which were basically a bunch of smelly barbarians from the north east. What happened when they conquered | |
| The Visigoths burned down some of the most memorable historical buildings, it was ravaged, slaves rose up against their masters and the blood of Roman's covered the streets. Who was in charge of the siege | |
| Alaric I, who had once fought on Rome's behalf among the northern frontier. However, when he was looked over for a promotion in the Roman legion, he turned from friend to foe, and used what he learned about the Roman army to destroy. What happened in 408 | |
| Alaric came to the doorstep of Rome looking for power, plunder and most importantly food. Why did the visigoths ravaged | |
| One reason being that they sought food, plunder and power. However, it was also a matter of revenge on the Romans for their cruel treatment to the goths. An example being that Roman army would allow slave traders to benefit from the goth mercenaries by of | |
| Alaric basically starved them from the outside world and therefore, he actually starved them. His men surrounded the city controlled Rome's supply lines and all shipments of grain. They basically sealed Romans in their city. The Romans then literally beca | |
| The emperors were inept tyrants with obsession over their own personal gain, which put the civilians in danger. During a fifty year period, most of the 12 ruling emperors were brutally killed by their competition, subjects, or rivals. How long were the Vi | |
| Three days. When did Rome's troubles start Third century AD with their horrible reign of emperors. Was Rome having problems with plague | |
| Why or why not | |
| Their city was becoming infected with smallpox's, measles and other diseases which is one of the sacrifices that Rome had to make being the biggest superpower on their time. They did so much trading and were so widespread that they brought in so many dise | |
| As the population started to dwindle, so did the army, making its emperors hire mercenaries and Rome slowly became more dependent on foreign defense. |
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