The Fall of the Roman Empire

Inflation- Drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices
Mercenary- Soldier who is paid to fight in a foreign army to defend against the increasing threats in the empire 
Diocletian- Strong willed army leader who became the new emperor 
Constantinople- New capital in Rome 
Attila- Germanic assault on the empire, became a direct threat 

3. Inflation, decline of agriculture economy, growing population, loss of patriotism, mercenaries, economy fall, reached limit of expansion, taxes were raise.

4. He ruled with an iron fist and fixed previous problems, split the empire in half and ruled the Eastern part, doubled the size of the Roman army.

5. They were fleeing the Huns, who had moved into their lands and began destroying everything. 

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