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1 Unit VI Assignment Domonic Smith Waldorf University (HIS1100) Dr. Jeffery Pilz January 28, 2024
2 For women and plebeians, the Roman Republic brought about several changes in their duties, standing, and social impact. Due to economic disparity, the people of Plebeians primarily toiled on the small pieces of Patrician property that they owned or served as slaves for the Patricians. However, because of their social standing and familial history, which prevented them from joining the Patrician dynasty, some of them gained experience in trade and crafts, but their place and importance in society never truly changed. This encouraged plebeians to take revenge on the Patricians to win privileges and opportunities. Among the privileges were the capacities to choose public servants, run for office, and wed Patricians. During the Roman Republic, women's responsibilities remained mostly the same: taking care of their families, maintaining the home, and taking part in rituals and prayers. They did, however, have some influence throughout the Roman Republic, leading to a relaxation of several harsh rules governing their treatment. Marriage laws had altered during this time, giving women more power over their finances and property. Women were able to feel more independent because of this. Rome fought wars virtually nonstop during the Republic, which ultimately gave them dominion over all of Italy, except the region south of the Po River valley. The Romans were now obligated to keep a presence in Campania after the first Samnite War established a significant precedent. It had never been known before, yet the Romans granted Latins rights and made them partial citizens of Rome after the Great Revolt. Etruscans joined with the Samnites during the Second Samnite War, and the Romans were establishing their superiority when they started building military colonies on Samnium's frontiers. The Appian Way, a road between Rome and Capua that facilitated the quick concentration of troops and supplies, was built because of Roman people chose to exchange their citizenship for land grants and a fresh start. Rome's
3 ability to overcome enemies militarily and through long-term strategic maneuvers, combined with their willingness to endure heavy losses, allowed them to prevail throughout this time. Romans lost more battles than they gained, primarily due to a lack of a strong leader; generals were often appointed for a limited period and made amateur decisions that served mainly their interests in terms of prestige. Sallust, who saw the Romans as people who would stand up for their freedom, nation, and parents, can teach us about the growth and fall of human communities as well as the value of principles. This demonstrated Roman ideals, including their families, their land and culture, and their capacity for self-governance and "freedom." While they were prepared to assist other nations in fending off invaders to forge alliances, they favored being independent to maintain their loyalty and avoid being betrayed. To safeguard ourselves and our loved ones from treachery, we as humans are cautious about whom we may trust. Yet, we may also choose to maintain relationships with people to gain from them as friends. Human nature played a major role in the decline and fall of the Roman Republic because vices replaced the virtues that had allowed their society to flourish and caused it to fall. Both the Republican system of governance and the Roman Republic had numerous advantages and disadvantages. Armies desired professional armies, in contrast to the Roman custom of assembling armies from peasant farmers. As a result of having such sizable forces under their command, senators frequently prioritize their personal goals over the welfare of the Roman Republic. In addition to failing to successfully administer provinces, these senators also failed to exercise command over troops and, as previously said, to pursue the personal goals of influential senatorial generals who prioritized their interests over the interests of the state.
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