Marcus Aurelius changed laws to create more equality
Explanation:
Marcus had the greatest influence on the roman empire because he care for all his people regardless of their statuses. He was a stoic philosopher.
He took away harsh laws and also laws that were abnormal. By doing this he was creating an equal class of people in Rome. As the emperor he helped to improve the life of the less favoured citizens in Rome. These people were the widows, the children and also those that were slaves.
This goes to show an emperor who cared about all Roman citizens and not just one who favored one class and left the other
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