Are we living in the modern day Rome? Current America is eerily similar to that of ancient Rome. Some people are very concerned that America will have the same fate as the Romans did. Rome fell for several reasons: decline in morals and values, inflation, military expansion and military spending just to name a few. All of these examples can easily be seen in modern day America. If we do not learn from the mistakes the Romans made, it is in my opinion that we will suffer a decline as well.
The morals and values that held Rome together could not be maintained. The gladiatorial events were the most popular form of entertainment. This helped to the barbaric thinking and decline in morals. Rome suffered in a period of time when Caesar after Caesar was assassinated for personal reasons. When one lost their morals and values they became more self-centered. Instead of looking at Rome as ?we,? they looked at it as a ?me?.
The same could be said for the morals and values......
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