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Title: Gibbon


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Gibbons Theory1.Christians promoted weak
values humility, gentleness2. Christians
worried about future life in heaven more than
this life3. Peoples attention drawn away from
society and towards the church4. Christianity
caused Romans to lose pride
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Lots Theory1. An abundance of slaves prevented
economic development2. Romans purchased most
goods from other countries3. Imported more than
expected4. Invasion of Germans forced people to
farm no taxes
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Unstable Government Theory1. Government weak
and unstable2. Emperor had all the power. Weak
emperors empire suffered3. Choosing emperors
led to divisions4. Attempts to overthrow the
emperor emperor could not control the
military5. Increasing tax burden
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Environmental Theories1. Lead poisoning from
lead containers2. Plagues and diseases
couldnt defend Rome3. Environmental
degradation soil conservation
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