Definition: In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: Egypt was already dominated by foreign power the Assyrians and also began increasing trade and diplomacy with the expanding Roman Empire. Choices:  1. The Assyrians controlled Egypt and forbid them to trade with the Roman Empire. 2. The Assyrians gave Egypt permission to increase trade with the Roman Empire. 3. Although Egypt was dominated by the Assyrians, they began increasing trade with the Roman Empire.

1