How did Septimius Severus' advice to "Enrich the troops, and despise everyone else" backfire?
A) Once enriched, the army grew restless and overthrew each emperor after Severus.
B) No matter how enriched, the army remained poor and jeopardized the economy.
C) The Severan dynasty impoverished itself enriching the army and fell out of power.
D) No matter how enriched, the army became obsolete, weakening the empire.
E) Once enriched, the army officers deserted, leaving the army unruly and useless.
Answer: A
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