The "Fall of Rome" did not happen with one event, but with many. Which of these is NOT a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire.


A. A series of brutal and incompetent emperors squandered huge sums and led to public disgust with the imperial government

B. Waves of smallpox, plague, and other diseases brought to Rome from foreign lands ravaged the city

C. The Hundred Years War was too long and devastating


D. The empire expanded to a size that was too large to effectively govern