Brooke Russell 3-28-14 Hour 2

Roman Geography and Economy

The geography of Rome affected the economy in negative and positive ways. According to source A, the Ionian Sea helped the Romans by The Sea would bring in ships with trading goods or goods that have been traded. The sea helps bring trade to Rome which is good for the economy. The trade would also bring in money which is good for the economy. The geography is a big influence because without the sea ships couldnt get trading goods into Rome. If they cant get anywhere with the ships they cant trade which isnt good for the economy because they wouldnt get and money or goods. Secondly, according to source B, mountains and volcanoes do not help Rome by The rugged land made it hard for ancient people to cross from one side to another. The eruptions would devastate Rome. Mountains and volcanoes do not help Rome because the rugged land would make it hard to trade with neighboring areas. Also if the volcano erupted, it would destroy Rome and they wouldnt have as strong of an economy anymore.

Lastly, according to source D, trade helped Rome by Ships carried grain, wine, olive oil, and pottery from other neighboring areas. In return, Rome got money slowing into their city. With that money they can build temples, theatres, and public bath. With the money Rome got from trading, they had more things to improve with the money they got. They could build more visiting areas which would gain more money for the economy and the government. In conclusion the geography of Rome affected the economy in negative and positive ways. Such as the Ionian Sea, the mountains and volcanoes, and trade can all be good or bad for Romes economy.