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With so many wars happening all around the empire, the effectiveness of the army decreased significantly, opening up the empire to the multiple invasions.

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By the Huns invading the homes of the Visigoths, Ostrogoths, and Germanic peoples they were forced to cross into Roman land. Eventually this people began a full invasion on Rome believing they had found a new home.

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Emperor Constantine decided to move the capital to Constantinople which was very costly. Also, this move weakened the Western part of the empire that was already in decline.

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The upper Roman class, which had provided great leaders and funded projects in the past, devoted itself to luxury and self-interest instead of what was best for Rome.

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Taxes increased to support such a large army and the bureaucracy, causing great financial problems for small farmers and business people.

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The Romans decided to divide the empire into two parts, East Rome and West Rome. West Rome was facing many invasions and East Rome did nothing much to help.

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As an epidemic of disease spread throughout Rome and many soldiers died in war, the population decreased. With this decrease, Rome didn't have enough man power to keep such a large empire functioning.

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As time lost Romans lost their patriotism, discipline, and devotion to duty in which their empire was built on. Romans overall became much self centered.

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With Roman legions unable to protect all of Rome's borders, Rome hired German mercenaries. This eventually back-fired because when the Romans fight the Germanic people, the mercenaries felt little loyalty for Rome and did not protect Rome from the invasions.

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A pattern of an unorganized empire emerged during this time period. Over, and over again emperors were overthrown. Those who did become emperors, only ruled for a few months, or years until they were also overthrown.