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Why Do Societies Collapse?

Driving Question: What are the most important factors leading to the collapse of empires?

All empires eventually fall. The choices their leaders make and the challenges they face determine how and when they collapse. What choices and events are most important in creating chaos and disruption? By examining different empires, we can identify the most significant factors leading to collapse. What can these comparisons tell us about the past, about our world today, and our future?

  1. Critique the historical narrative of collapse and determine the possible impact on contemporary societies.
  2. Evaluate the legacy and collapse of the Han Dynasty and Roman Empire.
  3. Use the historical thinking practice of causation to understand how and why some societies collapse.
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Collapse!

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
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