Augustus: Rome's First Emperor

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The Western Roman Empire fell due 4 important factors (reasons)

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High taxes, barbarian invasions, corruption, the empire was too big to overn/protect

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Too Big to Govern

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The empire became so big, protecting and governing the people became nearly impossible.

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High Taxes

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High taxes were used to fund the military and the government hurt Rome's economy and angered citizens.

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People knew the laws well, so they followed the laws, and this helped keep the empire strong

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How did Rome's laws keep the empire strong?

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How did Roman citizens feel living inside the Roman Empire?

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Citizens felt proud and honored to be part of the Roman Empire

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Understanding Laws

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Public display ensured everyone could understand the laws.

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Roman architechture engineering consisted of:

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columns, arches, concrete, and open spaces.

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The impact of Stoicism on Roman governance.

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Stoics were Philosophers who encouraged people to behave and do good deeds to benefit the Roman Empire

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These structures used gravity to move water across valleys, hills, and great distances.

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Aqueducts were made of massive stone and concrete.

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Christianity spread throughout the Western Roman Empire.

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True