Roads were necessary to the Roman Republic for the same reasons that roads are necessary for us -- to get people and things from here to there.
When we talk about the famous Roman roads, we are talking about the paved roads, rather than the earlier unpaved roads. The first paved road was the Appian way, which was built in 312 BC to speed up the movement of Roman troops to the front of the Second Samnite War (326-304 BC). The Roman Republic needed paved roads for military purposes. This need started when they expanded into Italy through wars with various Italian peoples. The paved roads also made the transport of supplies to the Roman military bases quicker and easier.
Water supply, food supply, roads, defence.
Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.Distance was marked on Roman roads by milestones.
Military use and public works
Well, I actually just learned about this the other day... Roads were significant to the Roman Empire/Republic because it improved transportation and trade. It also improved military defenses. Yeah, sorry this is a short answer, but this question was fairly easy. ~NerdyGirl
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The first of the famous Roman stone paved roads, the Appian Way, was built in 312 BC, during the Roman Republic, long before Rome had emperors. The Romans built their roads over many centuries and their construction was commissioned by many different men. The emperors were not responsible for building roads. Originally the officer of state responsible for building roads was the censor. When the empire grew too big for one man to be responsible for the building of roads in such a large empire, the responsibility was handed over to the provincial governors. In Italy, a special commission was instituted for this purpose.
Some modern roads follow the path of Roman Roads. After the end of the Roman civilization, the stone paving of the Roman Roads was not replicated. However, some Roman Roads remained important trade routes in the Middle Ages and followed trade itineraries which are still used today.
As the name "Roman Republic" suggests, it was a republic.
Roads were built in Roman colonies so they can ride chariots on them.
One drawback to the Roman's roads was they had poor drainage. Another drawback for today is they are too narrow.
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Ease of movement was provided by the good Roman roads. Because of these roads, troops could reach a destination very quickly in case of any trouble.Ease of movement was provided by the good Roman roads. Because of these roads, troops could reach a destination very quickly in case of any trouble.Ease of movement was provided by the good Roman roads. Because of these roads, troops could reach a destination very quickly in case of any trouble.Ease of movement was provided by the good Roman roads. Because of these roads, troops could reach a destination very quickly in case of any trouble.Ease of movement was provided by the good Roman roads. Because of these roads, troops could reach a destination very quickly in case of any trouble.Ease of movement was provided by the good Roman roads. Because of these roads, troops could reach a destination very quickly in case of any trouble.Ease of movement was provided by the good Roman roads. Because of these roads, troops could reach a destination very quickly in case of any trouble.Ease of movement was provided by the good Roman roads. Because of these roads, troops could reach a destination very quickly in case of any trouble.Ease of movement was provided by the good Roman roads. Because of these roads, troops could reach a destination very quickly in case of any trouble.