HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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The roman empire created an economic system that was based on the ones they saw in both the United States and Europe.
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people living in Rome became wealthier than before and created a demand for fine luxury goods that came from areas the Romans conquered.
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it made the Barbarian tribes cease fighting and move to cities in order to learn about new religions.
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communication became easier because ships now used sails made of flax that were sewn in the province of Gaul.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The expansion of the empire had given the Romans control of trade routes as well as territory. Traders traveling by land and sea connected people and goods throughout the empire. From Spain came wine, olive oil, copper, and gold. Britain sold its tin and wool.
Detailed explanation-2: -The military was one of the key reasons for Rome’s success. The Roman army was highly trained and disciplined, growing in reputation as the best army in the world. With their success in war, the empire was able to expand its control over 3 separate continents including Asia, Africa, and most of Europe.
Detailed explanation-3: -Economic Expansion. There was substantial economic infrastructure in the empire. It included harbors, mines, quarries, brickyards, olive oil factories, etc. Wheat, wine and olive oil came mainly from Spain, the Gallic provinces, North Africa and Egypt.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Romans gradually conquered the Italian peninsula (see Etruscan), extended their dominion over the entire Mediterranean basin (see Punic Wars), and expanded their empire into continental Europe. Under Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar, Rome’s influence was extended over Syria, Jerusalem, Cyprus, and Gaul.