Roman Empire’s relationship to the peoples within its borders
Respond to a prompt on page 4 with a clear argument supported by historical evidence. Draw logical conclusions based on research and analysis.
What was the Roman Empire’s relationship to the peoples within its borders?
Sample Solution
The Roman Empire began in 27 BCE when Augustus became the sole ruler of Rome. Many of the reforms enacted by Augustus and his successors had a deep and lasting impact on the internal political and economic structures of Rome. Much of Roman foreign policy under the empire focused on controlling the people living along its borders and interfering politically, rather than militarily. The Romans were a warrior people from very early on, feuding and fighting with their neighbors and with raiders from the north. Augustus and his successors worked hard to maintain much of the image of the Republic while, in practice, they exercised something close to absolute power.
