Fall Of Rome

The Roman Empire originated in 27 BC and quickly became one of the largest and most prosperous empires that has ever set foot on Earth. At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched nearly 3,000 miles from east to west and nearly 2,000 miles from north to south, with its total land area approximately one-half of the United States. However, by 476 AD, the Roman Empire had started to crumble to the ground. There were many causes that had led to the fall of Rome, but one particular cause, out of the rest, contributed most to the fall of Rome. Political problems were the most instrumental in the fall of the Roman Empire. Rome’s enormous empire, inefficient and corrupt leadership, and rivalries over succession to the throne were key political factors that led to the collapse of the Roman Empire.

The vast size of the Roman Empire served key role in the empire’s downfall. Having an enormous empire made it difficult to govern from one central location. According to Evan Andrews from history.com, “Even with their excellent road systems, the Romans were unable to communicate

This point of view makes sense because the other five causes also played a factor in the fall of Rome. For example, outside forces like the Germanic Tribes constantly raided the Roman Empire, looting Rome’s resources and conquering their lands. Even as Rome was under attack from outside forces, its economy was also crumbling from within, due to a severe financial crisis. Although there were other factors that led to the fall of Rome, political problems mainly contributed to the fall of Rome because if the government and its leaders were successful, the other problems would’ve been solved and wouldn’t be gradually destroying the empire. The Roman Empire may have lasted for another few hundred years if its government and leaders were more