Why did the senate allow Augustus a great deal of power? A. The people were grateful that Rome was at peace.

B. He was a harsh dictator.

C. They feared he might destroy the republic.

D. He could not control the army.

The answer is A

Explanation: How is because Augustus had been in power for so long that he had gotten so intelligent and smart. Augustus realized that Rome was in big trouble and that they had,had so many war over the years that since he was smart that he would change how Rome was. Augustus have made the peace come back to Rome and they became safe again. If Augustus didn't do that the Roman's would have another war.

So the answer is A. I give you permission to copy and paste this to your assignment.