Want to rule an Empire?

Every empire needs a way to make the common people happy…

Here’s how the Ancient Romans kept the peace: Bread and Circuses

First they needed: Bread

The poor needed wheat to make bread in order to survive,

when they didn’t have enough food they rioted.

So the emperor provided free wheat!

But it came at the farmers expense since they were paid a low price for their crops.

Second they needed: Circuses

Circuses were huge shows that had free admission for the people.

Men that fought in these circuses were called gladiators.

Most gladiators were slaves.

Also public executions were held.

Lesson to be learned:

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Feed and entertain the people to make them at peace.

What connections might we make to today’s world?