What were the most significant factors leading to the fall of the Western empire, and what explanations for the fall of the empire are the most credible?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. The chaos of imperial succession
2. The increased role of the Eastern empire as center of power
3. Barbarian invasions and migrations
4. Reliance of the Western empire on expansion to maintain internal stability
5. A statement as to which reasons for the fall of the empire appear most credible
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