Corruption<span> weakened </span>Rome<span> because officials used threats and bribery to achieve their goals, very often ignoring the important needs of </span>Roman<span> citizens.</span>
Answer:
Secession began after President Lincoln’s election in the belief that his Republican Party was aggressively anti-slavery.
Explanation:
Heated debate led to an overwhelming pro-secession vote.
Georgia's declaration of causes made it clear: the defense of slavery was the primary cause for dissolving the Union.