How did the architecture of Roman Colosseum contribute to the rise of Ancient Rome?

The Roman
Colosseum did not so much contribute to the 'rise' of Ancient Rome as it contributed to the
consolidation of Imperial power held by the Emperors.  Although the 1st. century is
considered the time of the 'Pax Romana' (Roman peace), it came with a great price paid for by
the roman people. Known as the Flavian Ampitheather, its construction was begun under the
Emperor Flavius-Vespasian in 69 C.E. (A.D.) to calm the nature of 'the beast' otherwise known as
the people. Plain and simple,the construction of the Colosseum was a colossal public relations
venture. As a structure it spoke volumes, it was erected on the land that the Emperor Nero had
built his palace. The Roman people hated Nero so how better for a later Emperor to 'bond' with
the sentiments of his people than to build on top of it. Flavius-Vespasian
also understood that distraction was a powerful silent political tool that if used properly
could prove beneifical to his concentration of power. Completed in 79 C.E. under Flavius' son
the Colosseum did not fail in the court of public opinion. Roman citizens loved it and never
knew that they were being manipulated by the imperial power of Rome.