Could Rome Have Risen Without Slavery?

1. Intro
1. Rome could have risen without slaver. (Thesis)

2. Slavery caused a problems like revolts
1. "The slaves, distressed by their hardships, and frequently outraged and beaten beyond all reason, could not endure their treatment. Getting together as opportunity offered, they discussed the possibility of revolt, until at last they put their plans into action." (Diodorus Siculus)
2. Slaves came to Silicy. After Carthaginian Collapse. They were really high up and important so they got slaves. To help them do the work.  Treated them very poorly.
3. Slave killed master and senate wanted everyone killed. And it caused chaos.

3. Slaves didn’t add anything to help.
1. They only did the work while the Romans had the brains and ideasq1

4. Slaves cost money and food.
1. "Country slaves ought to receive in the winter, when they are at work, four modii [Davis: One modius equals about a quarter bushel] of grain; and fourmodii and a half during the summer."