Question

To what extent did roman territorial expansion lead to the fall of the Roman Republic?

Answer 1

The Romans came in to conflict with the traditions of the people they had conquered, and had to garrison their out opsts heavily leading the Empire in to fininacial difficulty. Meanwhile, while attentions were focused abroad, there was infighting between different factions in Rome, comprised of those from the Senate, the Patrician class as well as the military.

Answer 2

Roman territorial expansion allowed for the rise of Julius Caesar. Through conquering new lands ( the conquering of Gaul) for the Roman Republic he was able to garner great glory, wealth, and the popular support of the people and the Army. This prestige did effect the way that others viewed him, and those such as Pompey tried to vilify him to the Senate an the people of Rome. His popularity with both the people and the army gave him enough political clout in order to become the consul, and later dictator of Rome. There is more to the events leading up the Rise of Ceasar, but suffice to say that his Rise was what politically lead to the downfall of the Roman Republic and rise of the Roman Empire.