How did the common people gain influence in the roman empire

They promoted trade, the development of metallurgy, and better agriculture in and around Rome. The Etruscans, being heavily influenced by the Greeks, also introduced the Greek alphabet, thus introducing Greek influence into Roman culture. ... Overall, the Romans owed a great deal to the Etruscans.

(b) britain had a much larger navy than the u.s.

(d) the u.s. had a small army compared to britain.