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The Roman Empire, for many reasons, was in decline
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from the late 2nd century C.E.
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A shrinking population hindered army recruiting.
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In political life, emperors were poor leaders.
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Disputes over succession led to continual army
intervention.
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Tax revenues fell during hard
economic times.
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Expansion of the empire ended after 180, thus closing
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sources of slave labor.
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Environmental deterioration in North Africa diminished
grain
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supplies and tax revenues.
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Recurring plagues further decimated the population and
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disrupted economic life.
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