use the quote to answer the question.
" a great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges. "
- benjamin franklin, "rules by which a great empire may be reduced to a small one, "
september 11, 1773
which of these statement best analyzes how the events that led to the fall of the roman empire and the han dynasty supported franklins statement?
a ) both were invaded by nomadic groups who first attacked regions farthest away from the seats of government.
b ) both were fragmented into smaller sections by their imperial rulers.
c ) both were ruled by ineffective emperors who relied on corrupt advisors.
d ) both collapsed as a result of power struggles within each imperial court.
A) Both were invaded by nomadic groups who first attacked regions farthest away from the seats of government.
This option best aligns with Franklin's statement as it highlights how both the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty were diminished at the edges by nomadic invasions.