The rise and fall of the Roman Empire are pivotal events in human history. Identify three factors that led to Romes rise and three factors that led to its fall.

The rise and fall of the Roman Empire are pivotal events in human history. Identify three factors that led to Romes rise and three factors that led to its fall. Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length in proper APA format while citing a minimum of 3 sources. Ensure you properly organize your essay including an introduction with thesis statement and a conclusion. Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write. Evaluation Rubric for Rise and Fall of Rome Assignment CRITERIA Deficient Proficient Exemplary Thesis No thesis or unclear or incomplete and does not demonstrate an understanding of social studies concepts. 0-1 Point Weak, inadequately developed, and marginally demonstrates an understanding of social studies concepts. 2-3 Points Clear, well-developed, and demonstrates an understanding of social studies concepts. 4-5 Points Rise of Rome: 3 Factors Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support OR may include evidence without analysis for the rise of the Roman Empire. 0-10 Points Minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Provided minimal analysis for the rise of the Roman Empire. 11-20 Points Well supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Analysis of the factors for the rise of the Roman Empire shows depth. 21-30 Points Fall of Rome: 3 Factors Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support OR may include evidence without analysis for the fall of the Roman Empire. 0-10 Points Minimally supported with specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Provided minimal analysis for the fall of the Roman Empire. 11-20 Points Well supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.