<P> Roman citizenship was also used as a tool of foreign policy and control . Colonies and political allies would be granted a `` minor '' form of Roman citizenship , there being several graduated levels of citizenship and legal rights ( the Latin Right was one of them ) . The promise of improved status within the Roman `` sphere of influence '' , and the rivalry with one 's neighbours for status , kept the focus of many of Rome 's neighbours and allies centered on the status quo of Roman culture , rather than trying to subvert or overthrow Rome 's influence . </P>
<P> Roman citizenship was also used as a tool of foreign policy and control . Colonies and political allies would be granted a `` minor '' form of Roman citizenship , there being several graduated levels of citizenship and legal rights ( the Latin Right was one of them ) . The promise of improved status within the Roman `` sphere of influence '' , and the rivalry with one 's neighbours for status , kept the focus of many of Rome 's neighbours and allies centered on the status quo of Roman culture , rather than trying to subvert or overthrow Rome 's influence . </P>
who was allowed citizenship in ancient greece and rome
who was allowed citizenship in ancient greece and rome
used as a tool of foreign policy and control . Colonies and political allies would be granted a `` minor '' form of Roman citizenship , there being several graduated levels of citizenship and legal rights ( the Latin Right was one of them )
used as a tool of foreign policy and control . Colonies and political allies would be granted a `` minor '' form of Roman citizenship , there being several graduated levels of citizenship and legal rights ( the Latin Right was one of them )