THE EFFECT OF INVASIONS: Population shifts- the population of Western Europe became more rural as Roman centers of trade collapsed. Nobles retreated to rural areas and the cities were left without strong leadership. Other city dwellers moved to rural areas to grow their own food.
Population shifts- the population of Western Europe became more rural as Roman centers of trade collapsed. Nobles retreated to rural areas and the cities were left without strong leadership. Other city dwellers moved to rural areas to grow their own food.The fall of Rome also paved the way for another major part of Europe's history: feudalism. When Rome fell, Europe fell into a state of constant warfare. The new kings not only wanted to tax their populous, but also wanted them to fight during times of war.The western Empire spoke Latin and was Roman Catholic. ... In fact, after the western part of the Roman Empire fell, the eastern half continued to exist as the Byzantine Empire for hundreds of years. Therefore, the "fall of Rome" really refers only to the fall of the western half of the Empire.
