True or False? The founding fathers of the U. S. were greatly influenced by the Roman Empire, which had a Representative form of government where representatives of the people made laws.

True.

Roman poets, such as Horace and Virgil, praised an agrarian lifestyle, and their work struck a chord with the self-sufficient, hardy farmers of early America. The Romans praised the virtues of independence, patriotism, and moderation, which were also cornerstones of American society.