WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Roads were the key to Rome’s military might. The first major Roman road served as a supply route between the Roman Republic and its allies. As Rome conquered more territory, it built new highways to link captured cities with Rome and establish them as colonies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Little consideration was given to older road networks or to villages and communities along them. Nevertheless, the Roman roads soon began to be used for trade and transport, becoming links between emerging market towns and important for economic development.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Roman economy was preindustrial, and most of the population was engaged in agricultural production. Agriculture and household production were salient features of the economy, along with urbanization, taxation, market exchanges, and slavery.

Detailed explanation-4: -The routes that the Roman military built not only helped them out-pace and out-maneuver their enemies, it also helped maintain order for the Empires. This reduced travel time and marching fatigue allowed the fleet-footed legions to move 20 miles a day to respond to outside threats and internal uprisings(Andrews, 2014).