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The Roman Republic formed from a small city-state. The Romans overthrew their Etruscan conquerors. The Republic was formed because the Romans wanted to elect representatives that could rule on their behalf. Equality for all men, everyone could vote.
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The Romans start by taking control of its neighbors in central Italy. The Roman borders were thoroughly secured, and a strong military was put into effect.
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The Roman Empire wins the wars against the Empire of Carthage. This victory has caused the Romans to expand their empire even more as well as achieving a higher level of self-glorification over this victory and pride.
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Little to no political conflict occurred.
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Republic in Rome was no more, instead most of the power went to the emperor, who was also known as the ruler of the empire. The change in governmental systems was from a previous civil war.
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A follower of Jesus Christ, strong believer in Christianity.
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Roman citizenship was bestowed on free people of the empire. Citizenship, however, did not necessarily equate to full equality.
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After much conflict revolving around the religion of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Emperor Theodosius makes it the Empire’s sole authorized religion.
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Diseases lower the population significantly, leaves lesser men to be on the defense of the frontiers and to maintain order, Germanic speaking people, living in the north, took advantage of this opportunity and soon infiltrated the Roman Empire, established their own kingdoms within Roman Borders and soon enough, took over the empire.
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