Fall of Rome CER
- A C.E.R. essay helps you prove your thinking using evidence from texts.
- C = Claim Your answer to the question: What was the PRIMARY reason for the fall of Rome?
- E = Evidence Facts, quotes, or details from the documents or background essay that support your claim. You must use at least 2 different documents and 3 total facts.
- R = Reasoning Your explanation of how and why the evidence proves your claim.
Question 1
Essay
- Historians agree that the Roman Empire did not fall for just one reason. However, some causes were more important than others. Write a short C.E.R. essay that answers the question: What was the PRIMARY reason for the fall of Rome?
- Your essay must include an introduction, a chunky body paragraph that clearly defends your claim, and a closing sentence restating your claim.
- You may use your Background Essay (p3), Documents ABCDEF (p5-11)
- Choose ONE main reason (political instability, military problems, legal injustice/corruption, invasion or migration, or natural disasters).
- Use and cite 2+ different documents
- Include 3+ different facts
- Use complete sentences, explanations, and focus on communicating clearly.
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