HIST 1001 Chapter : Roman Expansion
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Roman expansion took place during the republic not the empire. Started with the conquest of italy in 500-275 bc. It was slow and deliberate, in reaction to things. The conquest of italy can be divided into three parts: central by 400 bc, north by. He practice was when they defeated the land they confiscated it, gave a third of it to roman citizens (generally the soldiers) and a portion is kept for the state. Slowly but surely protection was needed for these areas. The north needed protection from people coming to attack from the north, acquired help from other areas and secured the north. Between 500 and 275 bc, rome controls italy. Within the social structure of war there are also pro war feelings. A plebeian would vote for war for more land, a patrician would for the glory and riches. They could get elected to offices, and could receive more land.
