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Period: 200 to 450
Tax Refusal in China
The peasants were trying to survive on smaller plots of land as the population grew, and many couldnt pay the taxes. Also, the upper class, who could afford the taxes, were refusing to pay. This caused a major economic crisis. -
350
Tax Refusal in China
The peasants were trying to survive on smaller plots of land as the population grew, and many couldnt pay the taxes. Also, the upper class, who could afford the taxes, were refusing to pay. This caused a major economic crisis. -
410
Alaric Sacks Rome
The Visigoths, led by Alaric, attacked Rome and invaded. This was the first time in over 800 year Rome had fallen to invasion. The Visigoths robbed the city of valuables. Rome was no longer the capital of the Romans, but itss destruction was still a major blow. -
470
Gupta Empire Weak Monarchy
After the death of Kumaragupta and Shandagupta there were civil wars and strugles for the throne. Strugles for the throne resulted in a weak monarchy. This was one of the causes of the Gupta's downfall. -
500
Gupta Empire Invaded
The White Huns had invaded the Empire and, while this didnt completly overthrow them, it made them spend a lot of money on war. This added to their financial collapse and their decline. -
Marcus Aurelius Dies
Marcus Aurelius was the last of the good emporers. His son was mentally unstable and would beat random people to death in the streets while dressed as Hercules. This marked the start of the collapse.
