What was Severus's aim in invading Caledonia (modern Scotland)?
To gather resources
To Expand His Empire
We are not sure
To seek revenge on the Picts
Answer
Severus invaded Caledonia in order to pacify the area and to strengthen Roman control of the province of Britannia. It is not clear whether he was planning to annex the area into the Roman Empire, or simply to force the tribes of Caledonia to pay tribute and accept Roman rule.
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