slaves+ajf

=Slaves and Captivity = Slavery was a significant part of Roman life. It was widespread and important to the economy. they could be punished, rewarded, set free, or put to death as their masters saw fit. Many were treated cruelly and worked at hard labor all day long. Some males, mostly strong and healthy ones, were forced to become gladiators. Occasionally some of the slave revolted, but none of the revolts worked. More than a million slaves lost there lives trying to escape.