Question

among the main reasons for the fall of the western roman empire was
a the flooding of the market with gold and silver.

b pressure on the empires frontiers by tribes of barbarians.

c the loss of manufacturing to competitors who charged less than the romans for their goods.

d invasions led by emperors of the eastern roman empire who were jealous of the wests wealth.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: While economic issues (like currency devaluation) were part of the fall, "flooding the market with gold and silver" is not a primary reason. The Roman Empire faced currency issues due to debasement, not over - supply of precious metals in this way.
• Option B: One of the major reasons for the fall of the Western Roman Empire was the pressure on its frontiers from barbarian tribes. Groups like the Visigoths, Vandals, and others put significant military pressure on the empire's borders, leading to its weakening and eventual fall.
• Option C: Manufacturing competition was not a primary reason for the fall. The empire's decline was more related to military, political, and economic (debasement, inflation) factors rather than manufacturing competition.
• Option D: The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) did not lead invasions against the Western Roman Empire out of jealousy of wealth. In fact, there was some cooperation at times, and the fall of the West was more due to internal and external (barbarian) pressures.

Answer:

B. pressure on the Empire's frontiers by tribes of barbarians.