The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire: Lessons in Power and Governance
May 4-8, 2026
The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful civilizations in history, but it eventually fell. Write an essay about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. What factors contributed to Rome's success? What led to its decline? What lessons can modern societies learn from Roman history? Use at least two of the provided sources to support your analysis.
- Minimum 3 paragraphs
- Cite at least 2 sources
- Include an introduction, body paragraphs with evidence, and a conclusion
1. Roman Empire | Britannica
Comprehensive overview of the Roman Empire
https://www.britannica.com/place/Roman-EmpireMLA Citation Format:
"Roman Empire | Britannica." Website Name, www.britannica.com. Accessed [Date].
2. Fall of Rome | History.com
Analysis of the factors that led to Rome's fall
https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/fall-of-romeMLA Citation Format:
"Fall of Rome | History.com." Website Name, www.history.com. Accessed [Date].
3. Ancient Rome | National Geographic
Educational resource on ancient Roman civilization
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/ancient-romeMLA Citation Format:
"Ancient Rome | National Geographic." Website Name, www.nationalgeographic.com. Accessed [Date].
4. Roman Empire | Smithsonian
Smithsonian resource on Roman history and culture
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-romeMLA Citation Format:
"Roman Empire | Smithsonian." Website Name, www.si.edu. Accessed [Date].
5. Ancient Rome for Kids | Ducksters
Student-friendly overview of ancient Rome
https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome.phpMLA Citation Format:
"Ancient Rome for Kids | Ducksters." Website Name, www.ducksters.com. Accessed [Date].
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