Question

drawing from experience
what economic problems has the united states faced during your lifetime? have there been any recessions? have there been any periods of inflation?
in the last section, you learned about the development of christianity during the roman empire. in this section, you will learn about the decline and fall of the roman empire. economic problems contributed to this decline.
organizing your thoughts
use the diagram below to help you take notes. list three factors that led to the decline of the roman empire.

Explanation:

These are three well-documented, key factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire, with economic issues highlighted as a contributor in the provided text.

1. Crippling economic instability (including inflation, over-reliance on slave labor, and heavy taxation of the lower classes)
2. Frequent political instability and weak, ineffective leadership (constant civil wars, usurpations, and short-lived emperors)
3. Persistent external military pressures (invasions by Germanic tribes, Huns, and other border threats that strained imperial resources)

Answer:

1. Crippling economic instability (inflation, over-reliance on slavery, unfair taxation)
2. Frequent political chaos and weak leadership
3. Sustained external military invasions and border pressures