Which statement describes the growth of rome from the republic to the empire?
a) rome's rapid expansion caused economic problems that caused the army to take over the government and establish an empire.
b) the lands around the mediterranean joined rome because it was stable and prosperous; they insisted on rights fulfilled by the empire.
c) the expansion of rome caused social problems that the republic could not resolve until an empire was established.
d) the military was more active in expanding roman territory during the empire than it was during the republic.