The Latifunida conquered new lands and began operating large farms with the help of slaves, driving small farmers into bankruptcy and bankruptcy. bankruptcy. This caused cracks in Rome's economic system. The extent of the Roman Empire was immense and there was not enough money to cover all the borders and pay the military. Taxes began to rise and people refused to pay high taxes, which left cracks in our military and the maintenance of public buildings. Finally, at its peak, Rome had over a million people living in its cities due to unemployment and all of whom were supported by bread and circuses (welfare). The decline of the Roman Empire was based on ten theories: barbarian invasion, environmental impact, excessive military spending, inferior technology, inflation, political corruption, rise of Christianity, unemployment and urbanization.