Could Rome have risen without slavery?

Slaves have been traded for many years in history. Many ancient civilizations relied on slavery to build their empire. The Romans were no exception. They used slaves for agriculture, labor in the form of building, and in some cases gladiators. (Plautus). The Romans would not be able to achieve these advances without slaves, because they didn’t have the manpower to do so. Between 200 B.C and 200 A.D in Rome, the population was about one-third slaves. (Bradley).    Rome would not have become so successful without the use of slaves.

Reasons- How did the slaves help the Romans?

I.                   The slaves helped with agriculture

II.                They were used in gladiator fights for entertainment.

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