They were looking for wealth.
They made many political allies.
They sought a new route to Asia.
They brought Spain great wealth.
They attracted a great deal of interest in Spain.
Companies sell stock so they can raise capital.
So the company can afford new equipment, developing new markets, etc..
They wanted to stop<span> people from drinking alcohol to excess.
They wanted everyone to have access to free public education.
They wanted to improve hospital conditions for people with mental illnesses.
They wanted to end the practice of slavery and free enslaved workers.</span>
Answer: To keep soldiers loyal to Augustus and keep the service terms shorter.
Explanation:
Augustus rewarded soldiers to maintain their loyalty, even after their service term ended. Additionally, he decreased the size of the military in order to reduce the number of required service years.
