Thematic Essay Collapse of Government
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Isabelle Li
Period 6 April 22, 2014
In history when there is a sudden death of a ruler, a defeat in war, or a successful revolution, this often leads to a collapse of government. Various political, social, and economic changes have occurred because of this collapse. The collapse of the Roman and Ottoman Empire are just two of the many governments that have collapsed on various terms. Constantine the Great, or Constantine I, was the emperor during the fall of the Roman Empire. There were various causes that led to the dissipation of his empire. Some including rise of new religion, invasions, economic troubles, rise of newer empires, and corruption to name a few. The last Sultan to rule the Ottoman Empire was Mehmed VI. A few causes include the death of Suleiman the Magnificent, failure to modernize, nationalism, and economic and military pressure.
The Roman Empire was established in the year 27 BC and lasted to 476 AD. However some Historians still argue as to when the Empire actually fell. The Roman Empire after being a world’s superpower for almost 500 years fell because of numerous amounts of factors. The most straightforward factor was the invasions by the Barbarians. With mass attacks by the Barbarians, it weakened the Romans’ military forces and man power. By 410 the Visigoth King Alaric successfully conquered the city of Rome. The Empire also fell because of economic hardships. Even when Rome was under attack from outer forces it was also falling from severe financial crisis. Constant wars and overspending for the military heightened taxation and inflation as well. Some aristocrats even left in hopes to avoid taxation.
During the late third century the Emperor Diocletian divided the empire in half. The division of the empire made it easier to govern in the short run but as time passed the two drifted apart. The East and West failed to work together and come to agreements. The two halves often failed to defeat
Period 6 April 22, 2014
In history when there is a sudden death of a ruler, a defeat in war, or a successful revolution, this often leads to a collapse of government. Various political, social, and economic changes have occurred because of this collapse. The collapse of the Roman and Ottoman Empire are just two of the many governments that have collapsed on various terms. Constantine the Great, or Constantine I, was the emperor during the fall of the Roman Empire. There were various causes that led to the dissipation of his empire. Some including rise of new religion, invasions, economic troubles, rise of newer empires, and corruption to name a few. The last Sultan to rule the Ottoman Empire was Mehmed VI. A few causes include the death of Suleiman the Magnificent, failure to modernize, nationalism, and economic and military pressure.
The Roman Empire was established in the year 27 BC and lasted to 476 AD. However some Historians still argue as to when the Empire actually fell. The Roman Empire after being a world’s superpower for almost 500 years fell because of numerous amounts of factors. The most straightforward factor was the invasions by the Barbarians. With mass attacks by the Barbarians, it weakened the Romans’ military forces and man power. By 410 the Visigoth King Alaric successfully conquered the city of Rome. The Empire also fell because of economic hardships. Even when Rome was under attack from outer forces it was also falling from severe financial crisis. Constant wars and overspending for the military heightened taxation and inflation as well. Some aristocrats even left in hopes to avoid taxation.
During the late third century the Emperor Diocletian divided the empire in half. The division of the empire made it easier to govern in the short run but as time passed the two drifted apart. The East and West failed to work together and come to agreements. The two halves often failed to defeat