How did the Roman Empire become the greatest in the world?

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Selected claim, opposing its parent

Many Roman Emperors were known to be incompetent in their rule.

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  • Pro claim 1, children below

    Some emperors would waste all of the Empire's money, causing people to face hunger and poverty.

  • Pro claim 2, children below

    There were emperors who showed no concern for their duties as leaders.

  • Con claim 1

    Marcus Aurelius was praised for being an excellent leader. He was able to sustain his enormous empire while also taking care of the Roman people.

  • Con claim 2

    Vespasian was not only a competent general on the battlefield, but he also used public funding to embellish and improve the city of Rome. He built famous monuments like the Colosseum.