The "Fall of Rome" happened after many years of trouble in the Roman Empire. Many Roman citizens were poor because of the high taxes they paid. The Roman army became disorganized. It could not keep the empire safe from invasions. People cared less and less about their country and did not perform their civic duties.

This selection is organized by
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chronological order.
B.
compare/contrast.
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cause/effect.
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inductive reasoning.