Roman Republic

The most important is the impact of wars and expansion on the backbone of the Roman Republican Army, the average citizens, who were usually farmers. While their social situation worsened, the Roman elite became more wealthy and here was one major reason for the later social troubles, which led to the end of the republic. With the reforms of marius Rome got a new problem, the veterans benefits. Here some rich could create a reservoir for clientes. The last major point is the situation of the socii, who became more important for the Roman warfare and therefore asked for emanzipation and participation.