- Frequent changes in leadership due to civil wars weakened
Roman control
2. Economic Struggles
- Inflation
- High military Spending
- Increased tax Burdens on citizens
3. Military Overextension
- Spread across to large a territory led to stretched-thin defence
4. Rise of powerful neighbor Kingdoms and Empires
5. Barbarians Invasions:
- Germanic tribes, Huns put immense pressure of frontiers
6. Corruption and Decadence in Administration