Tiberius Gracchus
recognized the advantages of courting the plebeians (even though he was
ultimately unsuccessful)
military generals worked
that angle - lead an army that conquers a land, then give them a share in the
spoils
soldiers’ loyalty was to
their military leader, not necessarily to Rome or the Republic
Julius Caesar
(100 - 44 BCE)
a highly successful
general
he conquered the huge
territory of Gaul
Granted citizenship to
people in provinces
Expanded the Senate,
adding his friends
Created jobs for the
poor, especially through public works projects
Increased pay for
soldiers
Started colonies where
those without land could own property
The senators saw Caesar’s
rise in power as a huge threat to their political viability
They were able to lured
him into the Senate, stabbing him 23 times, making sure all were involved
Even Brutus, Caesar’s
ally
Senators were not
punished
Octavian was named Julius
Caesar’s sole heir
Basically, this is the
end of the republic
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