Why Did Rome Fall

Imagine that the United States was getting invaded from all angles, Washington D.C. was getting burned and looted, and a new president took office every year. This is a chaotic scene that fortunately, the United States will never have to worry about. However, unfortunately for Rome, a series of events just like the scene described, is what ultimately caused the great empire to fall. The United States will not fall like Rome did. Rome’s senate lost power during the height of its decline, however, the United States’ senate still has lots of power and decision making abilities. Rome’s senate ultimately had no power as it was overshadowed by the Emperor. The Emperor made every decision, and the positions in the senate were just held just