Empire Building: Roman Empire by cfabowen https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired List relevant examples for the Roman Empire on each note. en-us 2020-09-17 00:37:00 UTC 2025-10-29 01:58:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Administering a large territory lbowen1 https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588533 Example(s) include: The Romans had an incredibly successful centralization. They also were very adept at warfare. By using this projection of power, the ruling classes could keep the subjects in check. The Romans also appealed to the people using "bread and circuses", or providing food and entertainment to the subjects. ]]> 2020-09-17 00:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588533 Sustaining state power for long periods lbowen1 https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588535 Example(s) include: The Romans had an incredibly successful centralization. They also were very adept at warfare. By using this projection of power, the ruling classes could keep the subjects in check. The Romans also appealed to the people using "bread and circuses", or providing food and entertainment to the subjects.]]> 2020-09-17 00:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588535 Incorporating conquered peoples lbowen1 https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588536 Example(s) include: Most conquered people were turned into slaves or lower class citizens (Plebeians). Slaves accounted for 1/3 of the Roman Empire's population. The empire over relied on slave labor and this proved to cause trouble during the many slave revolts that occurred throughout the empire's life.]]> 2020-09-17 00:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588536 Managing diversity lbowen1 https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588537 Example(s) include:  
The Roman Empire did not do a good job of managing the diversity in their empire. The emperor made the new subjects conform to their religion, culture and language. The Roman empire practiced Christianity and spoke Latin. They forced people to celebrate their holidays and join their culture. ]]> 2020-09-17 00:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588537 Developing an integrated economy lbowen1 https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588540 Example(s) include: 
Slaves played a large role in the Roman economy making production and agriculture more efficient. They also had extensive trade routes throughout the empire which allowed for trade technological advancements.]]> 2020-09-17 00:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lbowen1/romanempired/wish/753588540