The Roman army becomes the mightiest in the world under Augustus' leadership

Rome expanded its culture and influence throughout the Mediterranean and beyond under Augustus' rule

Rome had colonies in Europe, Asia, and Africa

The Roman army was always protecting the large Roman Empire from invaders

Military camps on colonized lands became permanent settlements where soldiers stayed and retired (increasing the Roman Empire)

Augustus even allowed local rulers of conquered lands to continue as long as they provided support for Rome when called upon

Rome built a vast network of roads, bridges, and tunnels (built by soldiers) to connect Rome with its territories in its great empire

Roman armies were able to march quickly over these roads to Roman territories to stop attacks when they happened

Roman mail was delivered over these roads, tunnels, and bridges to keep Romans informed of events

Hotels and rooms became available as Romans built rest areas and inns along these Roman roads

Travel became faster, safer, and more efficient

Rome took advantage of the roads and bridges to expand trade

Goods very transported in a safer, more efficient way

The Roman economy boomed as more Romans were able to get goods from all over the known world

Merchants became wealthy

Romans traded wine, olive oil, and grain in abundance

Romans transported by ship, cart, and by foot throughout the Roman Empire

Wool, gold, and silver was traded by Romans for luxuries like silk, spices, and valuable gems

Rome had to come up with a standardized form of paying for goods

They came up with a currency (money) called denarii (coins with monetary value)

Trade, purchases, and paying for taxes was conducted with the Roman denarii

The coins were made of silver and brass

Roman coins were used in Rome and throughout the known world

The Pax Romana was great for business