The Decline and Fall of the Western Roman Empire
Students will explore the various internal and external factors that contributed to the decline and eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Key Questions
- Analyze the multiple causes, both internal and external, that led to the fall of Rome.
- Differentiate between the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the continuation of the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire.
- Predict how the fall of Rome impacted the development of medieval Europe.
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