By the end of the third century it became obvious that:
A) the Roman Empire would succeed in extending itself into Scandinavia.
B) Rome's western and eastern provinces could not be controlled by a single central government.
C) the process of making all people Roman citizens had actually increased internal tensions and rebellions.
D) the Persian empire would finally mount the resources to conquer Greece and Sicily.
E) the Goths posed no real threat to the northern frontier.

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By the end of the third century, the Roman Empire had become too large to be effectively governed by a single central government. The western and eastern provinces were becoming increasingly distinct and had their own unique challenges and needs. This ultimately led to the division of the empire into eastern and western halves.

By the End of the Third Century It Became Obvious