Learning Journal Unit Six
Explain the negative effects of the Roman conquests
This is to outline some of the negative effects of the roman conquests. The political history of Ancient Rome was closely entwined with its military history. Therefore, the core of the campaign history of the Roman military is an aggregate of different accounts of the Roman military's land battles, (Wikipedia, nd). It is documented that Once Rome’s political and social systems evolved at home, its armies expanded Roman power across Italy. Their success was due to skilful diplomacy and to its loyal, well-trained army. As such, we are going to consider some effects of the roman conquests as it has changed Rome’s economy and government.
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Farmers sold their farm so they move to Rome. Their conditions of living were catastrophic a situation that gave rise to different disease such as Typhus.
- The conquest carries with it the decline of the Roman Republic. Rome required taxes to the slaves and the conqured people had to pay 10% of interest. This is a very complicated situation because the famers did not have money because they left their farms. The Romans had to get their luxuries and wealth elsewhere. The artisans lost their business while government officials are busy getting rich. It was not easy thing.
- And lastly, there was a gap between the rich and the poor ones. The poor hated the rich making them responsible of their situation and the rich showed a great fear of the poor. Rome became extremely instable politically
This was to outline the results or the Roman conquests. If it is true that the conquest came with wealth and changed in Rome’s economy, these negative impacts of the conquest are to be noted.
References:
Effects of Conquest, (2017). Retrieved from: http://www.smithlifescience.com/14-4EffectsofConquest.htm
Carr, K., (2016). Roman Greece. Retrieved from: