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100
Augustus Caesar Rules
He became first roman Emporer. He fixed roads,bridges, and made aquadoxes which was called infilstructure. Trade went up = wealth goes up= economy goes up= military goes up=new land= protection goes up.He also expanded the Empire. -
Period: 100 to 500
Roman Empire
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161
Marcus Aurelius Rules
He ruled from 161C.E.-180C.E. He was the last of the 5 good emporers. Gained even more land. Spent most of his time fighting. Unified the Empire economically. He chose his son Commondus to follow him as Emporer. -
235
50 Years of Decline Began
The decline began under Commodus. Several problems led to the fall of Rome
-Weak,corrupt rulers
-Mercenary army
-Serious economic problems.
The Empire had recovered by 284 C.E. -
306
Constantine Rules
He ruled from 306 C.E.- 337 C.E. He brought Empire back together. Moved capitol from Rome to Constantinople. -
410
Visigoths Invaded
They were a nomadic tribe. They captured and looted Rome. -
455
Vandals Invaded
The Vandals were an East Germanic tribe. When they invaded they left Rome powerless. -
476
Rome Collapses
The Fall of Rome Rome collapsed in 476 C.E. The tribe the Ostrogoths were the ones who made Rome fall. -
Pax Romana Ends
Pax Romana A period of time of peace when Rome strengthened there economy and gained wealth,ended when Marcus Aurelius died. -
Commodus Rules
Ruled from 180 C.E.- 192 C.E. He began the decline of the Empire. Allowed others to help run the Empire. He wanted money and power but not to do any work. -
Diocletian Rules
He split Emporer in to East and West. Appointed a Co-Emporer. This caused a tretarchy which is 4 people ruling. He gave up the thrown in 305 C.E. -
Commodus Assasssinated
He was assassinated on 12/31 192 C.E.
