Which of these had the greatest effect on roman culture during the late republic and early empire?
gaius marcus angering the senate by promising land to soldiers
julius caesar naming himself dictator
growing trade of goods and spices with sicily and spain
the rise to political power of a series of poets and painters

Which of the following encouraged westward expansion? a. the government decreased the price of federal land. b. each of these represents actions taken to encourage westward expansion. c. the government decreased the price of federal land d. the second national bank lowered the cost of borrowing money (reduced interest rates)