One Consequence of Rome's Rapid Expansion Was

One consequence of Rome's rapid expansion was

A) greater rights for women as more and more men left home to fight in Roman wars.
B) the destabilization of Rome's republican rule and the emergence of professional soldiers.
C) the freeing of large numbers of slaves so that they might contribute to Rome's war efforts.
D) a mass desertion of Rome's cities for the countryside when food became scarce.