All of the following have been proposed as reasons for Rome's expansionism EXCEPT: Rome needed more enslaved people Rome was acting in self-defense Roman gods commanded leaders to expand Rome's territory. Rome's political system gave consuls only a year in office in which to gain glory through military victories.

The correct answer is: Roman gods commanded leaders to expand Rome's territory.<br /><br />Rome's expansionism was driven by various factors, including the need for more enslaved people, acting in self-defense, and the political system that incentivized consuls to gain glory through military victories. However, there is no historical evidence to suggest that Roman gods commanded leaders to expand Rome's territory.