Question

What was the negative side effect of Rome's expansion​

Answer 1

The expansion of Roman power throughout the Mediterranean affected many aspects of political life. Conquests meant enslavement of many conquered people, thus expanding the role of slavery in the Roman economy and contributing to the growth of large estates (latifundia) and possibly to economic inequality as well.

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Answer 2

the people in Rome proper (the original city) were ignored because leaders were always focused on taking over new lands.