Fall of Rome DBQ:

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Historical Context:
In the third century A.D. Rome encountered many problems.  In addition to facing internal (inside) problems, the invasion by Germanic tribes seemed to deliver a devastating blow to the Western Roman Empire.  Historians have examined both internal and external (outside) conditions/factors that weakened the empire and have presented a variety of explanations for its fall.  

Task:  Using information from the documents, as well as your knowledge of social studies, you will construct an essay in which you will be asked to:  

Discuss the Political, Economic, OR Social Causes of the Fall of the Roman Empire

Due Date for FINAL DRAFT - 2/11/16 

Documents - Finish by 2/4/16 

Outline - 2/5/16  CLICK HERE for the outline 

1st Draft 2/9 - PEER EDITING SESSIONS IN CLASS 

2nd Draft 2/10  - PEER EDITING SESSIONS IN CLASS 

Files to help you:
https://mrcaseyhistory.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/essay-feedback-abbreviations.pdf - You need to print this file for peer editing sessions

https://mrcaseyhistory.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/dbq-rubric-and-writing-guide.pdf
You need to print this file for peer editing sessions 

Good Luck!