xercised in early America. As both the Roman Empire and the United States progressed each society had a surge of big business. In the Roman Empire military was increasing and many of the smaller farmers where forced to sell out their land to larger farmers due to increased taxes. In comparison the United States was currently catering to all big business in order to create a manufacturing powerhouse. This had changed the style of the 1800s into production and factories. Many people who were once skilled craftsman where forced to work in factory jobs and working long hours in hazardous conditions. Both these empires where growing in such force that it had consequently destroyed or forced change upon current residence and higher taxes where in force as well. MILITARYThe Roman Empire and the United States both had well developed protective forces in place. The Roman Army consisted of many different units performing a variety of functions. Coincidently the United States had a similar military in place as well. Both militaries had units that consisted of 100 men or more that were led by officers of the military. These officers were responsible for evaluating missions and driving in men into war when necessary. Both militaries also had the capabilities of fighting on land and sea. The Roman Empire was notorious for its massive warships. In contrast the United States had a world renowned Navy that consisted of hundreds of ships and vessels. Both militaries constructed bases or camps where men would perform certain job task each day. The jobs varied from cooks to craftsman and allowed the camps to operate like their own individual cities. During the Roman Empire the army would where arrange their shields to form a box covering their heads and sides (ThinkQuest). The United States soldiers wore helmets that protect their heads no kind of body armor was used during fighting. Surprisingly both militaries operated similarly considering that they we...
