World Civilization to 1700 (HIS 232-05)
Extra Credit Reading Assignment
“The acquisition of empire spelled the doom for the Republic” Assess the validity of this quote. Consider the problems resulting from the wars of conquest and the attempts to solve these serious problems.
Write, no less than 1 page in Times Roman, specifically identifying one reason for the end of the Roman Republic. Introduce the issue, explain how it lead to the eventual downfall, and cite two outside sources.
Hint: How did the territorial expansion of the Roman Republic eventually lead to its eventual downfall?
