Now, think about the government of the early and late Roman Republic and also that of the Roman Empire. How were these governments the same? How were they different? Keeping in mind your previous answers, write one paragraph that describes the similarities and differences of the republic and empire’s governments (100–150 words).

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with the profits from the european sales, merchants purchased europe's manufactured  goods, including tools and weapons. then the merchants shipped those manufactured  goods, along with the  american  sugar and rum, to west africa where they were bartered for  slaves.

the correct answer is d

protectionism fosters competition and keeps price regulated is not an argument in favor of protectionism.