How Did the City-State of Rome Gain Control of the Entire

Multiple Choice

How did the city-state of Rome gain control of the entire Italian peninsula?

A) By using naval power to colonize the southern Italian coastline.
B) In large part by using mercenaries from Gaul for military conquests.
C) By gentle persuasion and logical approaches to conflict resolution.
D) Good application of diplomacy and generous foreign aid.
E) Primarily through Roman armies in military conquest of the other Latins.