Questions and Answers
What was the main cause of growing unrest in the Roman Senate?
Control by wealthy and powerful families
What was the effect of land reform bills passed by the Council of Plebs?
Instability and violence in Rome
What new role did the army take on during this period?
Used against the Senate to influence politics
What did Rome gain from the First Punic War (264-241 B.C.)?
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What was the primary promise made to volunteers joining the Roman army?
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Study Notes
Roman Senate and Land Reform
- Growing unrest in the Roman Senate was mainly caused by the concentration of land and power in the hands of a few noble families.
Impact of Land Reform Bills
- Land reform bills passed by the Council of Plebs led to the distribution of land among the common people, reducing the power of the nobility.
Evolution of the Roman Army
- During this period, the Roman army took on a new role as a professional fighting force, rather than just a citizen militia.
Gains from the First Punic War
- Rome gained control of Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia from the First Punic War (264-241 B.C.), marking its emergence as a major Mediterranean power.
Promise to Volunteers
- The primary promise made to volunteers joining the Roman army was land grants, which motivated them to fight for the Roman Republic.
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