There are several theories behind the reasons for the fall of Rome. Such theories include: religion, decadence, and military issues. Although there are several factors that led to this historical event, the fall of Rome occurred due to military problems. There were numerous conflicts between Rome and its army. Economically, the army became a burden on the government. The cost of maintaining an army took away the money needed to finance public housing and build roads. Politically, problems began to become visible. The military ruled the government by weakening and closing it, while disloyal soldiers began to overthrow the army. For the Romans, money certainly didn't grow on trees. In fact, they desperately needed money. The cost of maintaining a strong army and equipping it with the right weapons and armor to fight in battle was a huge burden on Rome because their funds were insufficient. The money intended for the construction of public housing and roads has become a non-existent fund due to the military. In an article written by Jose Fenestra titled “The Reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire,” he explains to his readers that “maintaining an army to defend the border of the Empire from barbarian attacks was a constant burden on the government. " This was indeed true. All of Rome's money was allocated to a military fund that was supposed to help maintain strong, loyal and courageous military forces. However, the Romans were aware of the lack of money. Fewer and fewer people wanted to join the army .To gain more soldiers, Rome promised the soldiers more money that would never arrive. .es. Np. Web. 19 November 2013. Fenestra, Jose. "The reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire". . vol. 43. Np: np, 1974. Print. "The Fall of the Roman Empire." Library of the Middle Ages. Ed. Judy Galens and Judson Knight. Vol. 18. World History in Context. November 18, 2013. "The Impact of the Army in the Fall of the Roman Empire." The impact of the army in the fall of the Roman Empire. Np, nd Web. November 18, 2013.Mathisen, Ralph W., and Danuta Shanzer. Romans, barbarians and the transformation of the Roman world: cultural interaction and identity creation in late antiquity. Farnham, Surrey: Ashgate, 2011. Print."THE REASONS FOR THE FALL OF ROME." THE REASONS FOR THE FALL OF ROME. Np, nd Web. November 18. 2013.