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How did the Roman Empire become the greatest in the world?
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Some emperors would waste all of the Empire's money, causing people to face hunger and poverty.
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Pro claim 1
Emperors like Caligula or Commodus would spend vast amounts of money building temples and statues to honor themselves.
Pro claim 2
Emperor Nero raised taxes (the money that citizens pay their government) so that he could pay for his own personal palace.
Con claim 1
Emperor Trajan brought Rome extraordinary military victories and expansion, which brought enormous wealth to the people.