Various factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire, including economic troubles such as inflation and taxation, military issues like a decline in soldier loyalty and effectiveness, and political instability with a lack of strong leadership. Additionally, external threats from invading barbarian tribes and the splitting of the empire into Western and Eastern halves weakened the once-powerful empire and eventually led to its collapse.
You are in the shoes of an eminent historian. Explain to a group of students the factors that influenced the fall of the Roman Empire.