NoTeS from Textbook

In class today you were not here so we were instructed to take notes on the textbook pages. We had Mr. Vierheller as our substitute.
My notes from today:
Marcus Aurelius (161 AD - 180 AD) - End of Pax Romana
-Economy Weakens-Tribes and Pirates disrupt trade, lack of new resources -Inflation, Raise Taxes-Agriculture: Land is overused and destroyed by military; lead to famine and disease
-Military Weakens-Military Weakens-Less loyalty to Rome not just in soldiers but citizens
Diocletian's Reforms (284 AD -  305 AD)
-Strong leader, Iron-fist, few personal freedomsDiocletian's Reforms (284 AD -  305 AD)-Strong leader, Iron-fist, few personal freedoms-Doubled army, made set price for goods-Claimed godly descent-Empire too large for one leader - split it and appointed co-ruler-Retired in 305 AD - 4 people fight for throne
Constantine Wins Fight For Throne
-Regains the eastConstantine Wins Fight For Throne-Regains the east-Renamed Constantinople
W/ Constantine Dead, The Empire Splits
-Abt. 370 AD, Mongols (Huns) attackW/ Constantine Dead, The Empire Splits-Abt. 370 AD, Mongols (Huns) attack-Other Germanic Tribes move onto Roman land
-410 AD - Germans overrun Rome for 3 days-410 AD - Germans overrun Rome for 3 days-Huns keep attacking (Attila)
Last Emperor (Romulus Augustulus - 14y/o) ousted in 476 AD
-Byzantine Empire remains until 1453 when it fell to the Ottoman TurksLast Emperor (Romulus Augustulus - 14y/o) ousted in 476 AD-Byzantine Empire remains until 1453 when it fell to the Ottoman Turks

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