you are all wrong people, Roman legions were co posed of Roman citizens, they had to procure their own sword and shield, and could be called up to serve. As t

you are all wrong people, Roman legions were co posed of Roman citizens, they had to procure their own sword and shield, and could be called up to serve. As the Roman empire grew, they captured many slaves and territory. Wealthy romans could buy up slaves and land. They accumulated large holsings farmed by slaves and could outcompete ordinary romans in agricultural production. This was a problem because they were bacrupting the very same people who formed the legions. All the legionairs would recoeve for their military success, was increasing poverty. This led to decreasing quality of troops and political instability