Tiberius Gracchus recognized the advantages of courting the plebeians. Military generals worked that angle lead an army that conquers a land, then give them a share in the spoils.
Julius Caesar (100 -44BCE) a highly successful general, he conquered the huge territory of Gaul.
Pompey (a general who conquered Syria and Palestine)
Crassus (the richest man in Rome, one of the richest men in all history)
these three men formed the First Triumvirate.
Pompey lead and crossed the troops across the Rubicon.
Caesar was now and in charge his reforms included...
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 end the republic happens when Caesar is killed and stabbed 23 times!, by the senators who weren't really punished
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