The correct answer is A) increased wealth among the upper class and poverty among the lower class.
The trend that developed during the decline of the Roman Republic and continued during the rise of Imperial Rome was " increased wealth among the upper class and poverty among the lower class."
During the fall of the Romain empire, corruption and social inequity were present during the collapse of the once great empire. The wealthier class became more wealthy and the lower class became poorer.
There were other factors that combined, resulted in the collapse of the Roman Empire such as the invasions by Barbaric tribes. The Roman territory was so vast that it was difficult to maintain control of that large territory. That overexpansion also meant over expanding and this situation was difficult to maintain.
Answer:
A. Increased wealth among the upper class and poverty among the lower class.
Explanation:
This is a trend that developed during the decline of the Roman Republic. Before this period, class differences between the upper and the lower class consisted on status and title rather than on wealth. Although the difference in wealth existed, it was not as pronounced as it was afterwards. However, during the rise of Imperial Rome, these differences became more significant. This led to more social conflict among the Roman population.
