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What led to the secession of Britain and northwest Gaul?

  • Maximian's invasion

  • Carausius' rebellion

  • Germanic invasions

  • Roman political instability

Answer

Carausius' rebellion led to the secession of Britain and northwest Gaul. Carausius was a Roman naval commander who rebelled against the Roman Empire in 286 AD. He was successful in establishing a new independent state in Britain and northwest Gaul, which he ruled until his assassination in 293 AD.
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