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Why did the ancient Roman government begin the "bread and circuses" program to keep the poor fed and entertained?

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The main reason why the Roman government began the "bread and circuses" program is because the Roman Republic had just transformed into an empire and they didn't want any revolts from the populous, so they wanted to keep everyone happy and entertained.
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