Argumentative Essay: The Roman Empire Asserts Political Imperial Control This is a 3-5 page, double-spaced paper. This excludes your title page and bibliography. Examine how the Roman Empire asserted imperial control over vast territories, which encompassed a variety of cultures and people.

Topic Question: How did the emperors of Rome attempt to secure political authority over various groups of people throughout their vast territories? (Not all accomplished by way of conquest and might. Instead, try to consider ways in which political authority was redefined and constructed.) Your answer to the question above is your thesis statement!.....Background: Situated on the Italian Peninsula, Rome started out as a regional power that slowly gained control of the entire Mediterranean world. In 27 BCE, Rome became an empire. Emperors, along with appointed bureaucrats and military commanders governed vast territories for centuries to come. At its height, the Roman Empire stretched from North Africa to England, from Spain to parts of Asia. In fact, 20% of the world inhabitants resided within the Roman Empire at the time......Specifications :PAPER MUST INCLUDE A BIBLIOGRAPHY (in MLA, they call this a works cited page) and CITATIONS USING CHICAGO MANUAL/TURABIAN style format embedded in your text. Chicago Manual/Turabian Guide for Argumentative Essay....Use Times New Roman, 12 point font, and only 1 inch margins......Paper must have a separate cover sheet. Include a title (Paper 2 is not a good title), course (HIST 2321), your name and date on this cover sheet..... A successful paper will include 4-7 sources.