What long-term economic factors led to the collapse of the Roman Empire?

A. Trade opportunities went down, and the middle class rose significantly.

B. Trade opportunities went up, and the middle class shrunk significantly.

C. Taxes went down, and the gap between the rich and poor decreased.

D. Taxes went up, and the gap between the rich and poor increased.

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Morse

18 January, 16:53

What long-term economic factors led to the collapse of the Roman Empire?

A. Trade opportunities went down, and the middle class rose significantly.

B. Trade opportunities went up, and the middle class shrunk significantly.

C. Taxes went down, and the gap between the rich and poor decreased.

D. Taxes went up, and the gap between the rich and poor increased.

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Allyson Massey · Answer 1

Some of the long-term economic factors that led to the collapse of the Roman Empire were " D. Taxes went up, and the gap between the rich and poor increased," since this led to wide-spread disillusionment with the regime.