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How did the Roman Empire become the greatest in the world?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
The Romans had not always been wealthy. Their wealth came from the vast territories they were able to conquer with their powerful army.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1, children below
Rome grew from being a small town in the 8th century BCE to the biggest empire in the world.
Pro claim 2, children below
When Rome conquered a new territory, they would take in slaves, who would be forced to work for the Romans.
Con claim 1
Romans were wealthy because they were excellent traders: they would make large amounts of money from buying and selling goods.