Rome's reliance on slave labor resulted in social unrest from "summary" of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
The use of slave labor in Rome played a significant role in shaping the social dynamics of the empire. The economy of Rome was heavily dependent on the labor of slaves, who were used in various capacities, from working in the fields to serving in households. This reliance on slave labor created a stark divide between the wealthy elite who owned slaves and the lower classes who often struggled to find work. The presence of a large population of slaves also led to social unrest among the free populace. The abundance of cheap labor provided by slaves meant that free citizens often found themselves competing for jobs, leading to econo...
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