Step 3: Move Beyond the Basics

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MOVE BEYOND THE BASICS

To demonstrate a more advanced understanding, identify the most important consequences of Roman expansion and conquest. Use the chart below to note the impact of expansion on key aspects of Roman life. Why did Roman military success lead to social and political instability?

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Aspect Consequences of expansion
Republican institutions
Power of military leaders
Concentration of wealth
The Roman economy
Social and political unity