They built roads, bridges, aqueducts, and sewers, which allowed the Empire to expand easily.

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Con: These developments would have not been enough for Rome to conquer new territories. Conquests were achieved in battle, thanks to the army.

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Pro: 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: Aqueducts and sewers improved the quality of living in the cities by keeping them clean. These developments would prevent sickness in the population.

How did the Roman Empire become the greatest in the world?

They built roads, bridges, aqueducts, and sewers, which allowed the Empire to expand easily.

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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.

Aqueducts and sewers improved the quality of living in the cities by keeping them clean. These developments would prevent sickness in the population.

These developments would have not been enough for Rome to conquer new territories. Conquests were achieved in battle, thanks to the army.

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They built roads, bridges, aqueducts, and sewers, which allowed the Empire to expand easily.

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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.

Pro claim 2

Aqueducts and sewers improved the quality of living in the cities by keeping them clean. These developments would prevent sickness in the population.

Con claim 1

These developments would have not been enough for Rome to conquer new territories. Conquests were achieved in battle, thanks to the army.