THE FALL OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC 133BC - 27 BC
Author : briana-ranney | Published Date : 2025-05-10
Description: THE FALL OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC 133BC 27 BC Social War leads to powerful leaders With the ending of the Social War in 287 BC plebs now had political equality in Rome Plebs can now pass laws for all Roman Citizens one Consul has to be a
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THE FALL OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC 133BC - 27 BC Social War leads to powerful leaders With the ending of the Social War in 287 BC plebs now had political equality in Rome. Plebs can now pass laws for all Roman Citizens, one Consul has to be a Pleb and the Tribune of the Plebs could veto any law. As a result future Roman leaders and generals saw the power of the Plebs and aligned with them. These men included – Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, Gaius Marius, Lucius Cornelius Sulla, Pompey and Julius Caesar. These men and their actions would destroy the Republic and usher in the Empire. CRISIS IN THE REPUBLIC!! In times of Crisis, Rome would suspend democracy in the republic and appoint one military dictator. 458 BC – “Cincinnatus leaves his plow.” His example of civic duty and returning power to the senate made him a hero to the republic. 390 BC – The Gauls (northern barbarians) invade Rome and burn and loot the city. For now on Rome would choose security over liberty and live in constant fear of enemy invasion. RISE OF POLITICAL PARTIES Two political parties would form in Rome The “Populares” meaning “favoring the people” who were rich aristocrats that gained power through the Assembly of the Plebs and Tribune. The “Optimates” meaning “Best Men” which wanted to limit the power of the Assembly and Tribune and wanted to keep power in the hands of the Senate and wealthy Patricians. RISE OF POWERFUL LEADERS Four leaders would rise to power and break from Roman tradition. By breaking from Roman tradition their actions would lead to the destruction of the republic. These men were Tiberius Gracchus, Gaius Gracchus, Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. TIBERIUS AND GAIUS GRACCHUS Tiberius and Gaius were brothers that both served as Tribune of the Plebs. As Tribune they wanted to redistribute land. Meaning take land from rich Patricians and give it to poor Plebs. Went to the Assembly and bypassed Senate to pass their law. Senate very upset!! Tiberius- murdered by senate mob and clubbed to death Gauis – Committed Suicide on Aventine. Lasting impacts – Violence and murder solves disputes. The Gracchus Brothers GAIUS MARIUS Roman General and Consul – 7 times consul War hero – provided new lands, riches and security. Famous for reforming army “Client Armies.” – welcome poor Romans!! Lasting impacts – Armies more
