By entering into alliances with conquered people instead of forcing them to pay tribute, how did Rome benefit?

Explanation:

The Roman Empire began in 27 BCE when Augustus became the sole ruler of Rome.

Augustus and his successors tried to maintain the imagery and language of the Roman Republic to justify and preserve their personal power.

Beginning with Augustus, emperors built far more monumental structures, which transformed the city of Rome.

sumerians were responsible.

confederacy: supported slavery, believed states should be able to nullify federal laws, supported low tariffs

union: everything else