What two reasons do you think were the biggest factors in the collapse of the western side of the Roman Empire?
Describe each factor and justify your reasoning.

lincoln presided over the union victory in the american civil war, which dominated his presidency. a former whig, lincoln ran on a political platform opposed to the expansion of slavery in the territories. his election served as the immediate impetus for the outbreak of the american civil war.

martin luther believed that selling indulgences was wrong and gave people a license to sin. the roman catholic church used the practice of indulgences to raise money for major building projects.

it broke up the ottoman empire (just a small fact) and the turkish leaders lost many soldiers.