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The decline and fall of Rome

By JamasonRainey
  • 200

    The fall of Roman economy

    The fall of Roman economy
    During the A.D. 200's, Rome's economy began to fall apart
  • 235

    Last Severan Ruler Dies

    Last Severan Ruler Dies
    When Rome's last severan ruler died Roman government became very weak. For almost 50 year's army officials fought for the throne.
  • 284

    Diocletian

    Diocletian
    In A.D. 284 a general named Diocletian became emporer to attempt to stop Rome's ultimate demise
  • 312

    Constantine

    Constantine
    In A.D. 312 Constantine became emperor and said that son's had to continue their father's work once they came of age.
  • 337

    Constantine Dies

    Constantine Dies
    After Constantine dies in 337 A.D. fighting breaks out again and there is another emperor, Theodosius
  • 375

    Rise of the Huns

    Rise of the Huns
    The hun's entered Eastern Europe and defeated the Ostrogoths and the Visigoths joined the Roman empire fearing they'd be next.
  • 378

    Visigoths Take Over

    Visigoths Take Over
    The Visigoths take over Roman land after defeating Romans in the battle of Adrianople
  • 395

    Roman Empire Splits

    Roman Empire Splits
    In 395 the Roman empire split into the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire.
  • 406

    Rhine River

    Rhine River
    In 406 the Rhine River froze in Western Europe. The Germanic warriors crossed the frozen river and enter Gaul
  • 410

    Visigoths Conquer

    Visigoths Conquer
    In 410 the Visigoths conquered Rome itself, burned records, and looted the treasury.
  • 455

    Vandals

    Vandals
    The Vandals sailed to Italy and in 455 they entered Rome. They spent 12 days stripping buildings of everything of value and then burning the buildings.
  • 476

    Odoacer

    Odoacer
    In 476 Odoacer took over Rome after defeating the emperor many mark this as the end of Western Rome.
  • 550

    Death of Western Roman Empire

    Death of Western Roman Empire
    By 550 A.D. all that was the western Roman empire was gone except for practices. The new Germanic leaders adopted new languages, laws, and religion.