How did roman emperor commodus deal with rome’s economic problems? a)commodus taxed rome’s wealthy population, resulting in assassination attempts on his life. b)commodus created a coinage system and outlawed bartering to spur the economy. c)commodus staged bloody gladiatorial games to distract the populace. d)commodus invaded muslim-controlled istanbul to gain access to asia’s spice trade.

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.