Slides 32-42
I will be taking my test on June 2 from 8:55-9:45 AM.
- 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 was a highly successful general
- he conquered the huge territory of Gaul
- he made common folks happy
- made friends in high places
- He serves as a consul
- appoints himself govener of Gaul
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