Which of the Following States the Most Fundamental Problem That

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following states the most fundamental problem that faced the Roman Republic in the century following the Punic Wars?

• A)Its form of government was not adequate to govern a large empire.
• B)Its plebeians resented the patricians and wanted more political power.
• C)Its army veterans were restless and wanted more land.
• D)Its conquests destabilized Rome by bringing in too many slaves.
• E)Its economic system was skewed in favor of wealthy landowners.

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