Roman Expansion

My study group is trying to come up with factors that explain why the Roman Empire expanded at times and then failed to expand at other times. Can you help us with the factors? Thanks a whole lot!

Roman Succession is discussed.

What principles of succession were used to choose a Roman Emperor? These areas are emphasized.

Foreigners

How did Romans relate to Non-Roman people located within and outside the Roman Empire?

Roman Empire/Roman Peace

Just so our Study Buddy Group has these two definitions set clearly in our heads...we need a simple understanding of two concepts: (a) What does it mean to say the Roman Empire "FELL"? (b) What does "Roman Peace" exactly mean?

History and the modern world/Nation's search for democracy and Americas outlook on foreign policy.

Long essay- answer all three (each minimum 1 and half pages) A. The 14th Amendment provides us with equal protection under the law-or does it? Women are still discriminated against, African Americans are still discriminated against, and the status of both groups (as citizens) is actually protected under the 14th Amendment. Yet, if their protection is supposedly guaranteed in the Constitution, why should not gays and lesbians? Is the right of gays/lesbians to marry, and to have their civil rights protected, a special right? If so, is it a special right for everyone, as guaranteed under the 14th Amendment (or is it a basic right)? What about Dickerson- what do you believe her stance on the 1... click for more