Without slaves, Rome wouldn’t have been able to function. At one point, it is estimated that there were three slaves to each freeman. (Kamm, n.d.). The Senate had even considered having slaves dress in a manner to set themselves apart from the regular citizens. Once they realized that while they would be able to determine who the slaves were, the slaves would also be able to see for themselves how they outnumbered their owners. They might join forces and revolt. (PBS.Org, n.d.)
Roman slaves did the farm work, they worked in private homes, and fulfilled the function of city workers, in the construction and building of aqueducts, roads and other public buildings. The slaves themselves were an economic factor. They were sold and traded
Roman slaves did the farm work, they worked in private homes, and fulfilled the function of city workers, in the construction and building of aqueducts, roads and other public buildings. The slaves themselves were an economic factor. They were sold and traded