How Did Septimius Severus' Advice to "Enrich the Troops,and Despise

question 48

Multiple Choice

How did Septimius Severus' advice to "Enrich the troops,and despise everyone else" backfire?

• A)Once enriched,the army grew restless and overthrew each emperor after Severus.
• B)No matter how enriched,the army remained poor and jeopardized the economy.
• C)The Severan dynasty impoverished itself enriching the army and fell out of power.
• D)No matter how enriched,the army became obsolete,weakening the empire.
• E)Once enriched,the army officers deserted,leaving the army unruly and useless.

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