Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Chp 12 Lesson 4 The Republic Weakens

Rome's poor was suffering because of the greed of the patricians

Tiberius Gracchus-drew up a plan in 133 BC to help the poor as a tribune,was killed because of his views

Gaius Gracchus-tried to carry out his brothers plan but was also killed 10 yrs later

Gaius Marius and Sulla fought for control of Rome.Sulla won and was dictator for three years

triumvirate-group of three rulers.Pompey,Marcus Licinius Crassus,and Julius Caesar were in a triumvirate.

Caesar took over Rome and named himself dictator for life

Caesar was assasinated on the Ides of March for political reasons