How did class and religion shape experiences of Roman rule in the provinces?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
a. Provincial elites generally embraced Roman rule, adopting Roman culture and entering into Roman politics.
b. Peasants received few benefits under Roman rule, although their agricultural labor supported the empire.
c. Slaves were usually drawn from the pool of war captives. The possibility of manumission worked well to keep slaves in line. Slave revolts were crushed.
d. The Jewish elite enjoyed benefits under Roman rule, but most of the Jewish population felt exploited. Jews turned to scribes and rabbis for leadership. They revolted against Roman rule and established a short-lived state before Roman forces crushed the rebellion.
e. Christians faced persecution by Roman authorities.
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A. The Americans had succeeded in holding Fort McHenry. B. British soldiers had moved on New York State. C. The British had sailed into Chesapeake Bay. D. Washington had successfully defended the nation's capital.
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A) merchants B) untouchables C) peasants D) warriors
Although it served as an ideology of rebellion in England, Puritanism in America became an ideology of control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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What will be an ideal response?