Question

Determining Cause and Effect Many factors, or causes,

contributed to Rome's fall. As you read the text, list the fact
that caused Rome's government and economy to weaken.

Answer 1

Corruption in the government led to problems like inflation, disease, and starvation, impacting the citizens of Rome and leading to the collapse of Rome. Civil Wars removed the corrupt leaders from power but brought on invasions by Germanic tribes. Elagabalus' 10-year rule caused the collapse of Rome.