Why Did Rome Fall? How did Rome, the great empire, the mighty, untouchable civilization, fall? The cause of Rome's decline may be found in many areas. The events that lead to the fall of the Roman Empire will be discussed in this paper. Rome, as an empire accomplished tremendous feats. There are as many reasons that lead to its fall. Rome's army, towards the time of Rome's decline began to lose power. The troops that were once precise; regulated, and drilled to a point of perfection, began to dissipate. Soldiers and their legions became sloppier. Relaxed rules led to disorganization. Militaristic interf