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Rome's legacy can be found in everyday life. Many american monuments have roman characteristics. Presidential monuments in Washington D.C. resemble the Pantheon. In Charlottesville, the Rotunda was created with the Pantheon in mind. Arches can be found almost everywhere. Medicine and math found in Rome are also found in modern life. The american government is modeled after the Roman government, by having an upper house (Senate) and a lower house (House of Representatives).

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The economy often flourished in Rome. Trade was always successful because of the cast system of roads and highways. However, majority of the empire were farmers. In the later years of the empire, the economy was in shambles because farmers could no longer sustain the empire's need for food. Over cultivation and inflation made it hard for farmers to have successful harvests, this led farmers to work on Roman latifundia's. The economy is often a scapegoat for the empire's failure.

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Politics heavily influenced Roman society, whether they were discussing it in public baths or in social events, it was always a popular conversation. Towards the end of the Roman Empire the senate was known for being corrupt and ineffective. Senators would rather serve themselves and the wealthy rather than the majority of the empire, which lived in poverty. This is why the Roman people welcomed emperors, who could get things done for the empire.

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Architecture was a huge part of roman culture. Though it was originally adopted from the Greeks they morphed it into their own style. This included arch, the invention of concrete which allowed them to perfect the dome. Art influenced Roman culture as well, many frescoes and busts can be found in Roman ruins.

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Many Roman achievements influenced societies to follow, such as the Colosseum which resembles many modern stadiums or the arch which is a major foundation structure. The roman roads literally paved the way for us to create modern highways.

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Many Roman figures such as, Caesar, Hadrian, and even Cleopatra contributed to society by new ideas and inventions. These people not only contributed to Rome but future civilizations.

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Romans paved the way for modern laws, by having a "law of the land" for the Romans had the 12 tables where we have the Constitution. Societal views were assimilated to modern views. Goods were traded and bought allowing for a boosting trade, giving us an example of how an economy should work. Roman inventions make modern-life easier.

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The structure of Rome contributed to the structure of many modern city layouts.