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How did the Roman Empire become the greatest in the world?
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Roads and bridges made the army's job easier because, thanks to them, soldiers could be sent to battle more quickly. Roads were also used to deliver food and supplies to the battlefield.
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Pro claim 1
If the army needed reinforcements (more soldiers) on the battlefield, roads and bridges offered a quick way to send for them.
Con claim 1
The connectivity that the roads and bridges brought also contributed to the spread of the plague, which killed many people.