Which of the following best describes the absorption of non-Roman populations into the Roman empire?
A. Romans often encountered a great deal of resistance from non-Roman populations and suppressed rebellions throughout the empire on a regular basis.
B. Most non-Roman populations welcomed Roman rule and willingly assimilated into Roman society.
C. Romans were extremely lenient regarding newly acquired peoples and introduced them to Roman rules and customs very gradually.
D. Rather than use violent coercion, Romans employed tax and land incentives to entice new populations into the Roman empire.
Answer: A
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