How did roads contribute to economic growth in the Roman Republic?

Roads protected Rome from attack by potential enemies

Roads made it easier to trade with newly acquired territories

Roads provided an alternative to farming as a source of income.

Roads replaced overseas trade, since travel over land was easier.

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Linda Morton

11 April, 17:19

How did roads contribute to economic growth in the Roman Republic?

Roads protected Rome from attack by potential enemies

Roads made it easier to trade with newly acquired territories

Roads provided an alternative to farming as a source of income.

Roads replaced overseas trade, since travel over land was easier.

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Danna Bradley · Answer 1

Answer: Roads made it easier to trade with newly acquired territories.

Explanation:

It made the trading routes easy to spot, and with that in mind it was easier to get to the trading areas so it went pretty fluently

Ingram · Answer 2

Answer:it is b this is because the roads back then were bumpy and roads made it easier to travel so people could trade easier