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Internal Forces of Decline: Political Corruption and Economic Instability
Analyze the domestic factors weakening the empire, including the Crisis of the Third Century, inflation, currency debasement, and succession crises.
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The Roman Empire: Expansion, Pax Romana, and Disintegration
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Trace the transition from Republic to Empire, the mechanisms of imperial governance and prosperity, and the internal and external causes of Rome's eventual decline.
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Learning standards covered
7.T4c.5Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeExplain how inner forces (e.g., the rise of autonomous military powers, political corruption, and economic and political instability) and external forces (shrinking trade, invasions from northern tribes) led to the disintegration of the Roman Empire.
PS.2Oklahoma Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeThe student will examine the development of psychology as an empirical science by describing the scientific method, explaining research strategies, and identifying ethical issues.