Civil War

Question 1

Breakdown of Triumvirate

Answer 1

• Julia died -54
• Crassus killed -53
• Gangs - Milo and Clodius -52

Question 2

Main causes of civil war

Answer 2

• Pompey gave into the pressure of the Optimates and agreed to lead the senate and the ‘republican’ army against Caesar.
• 52BC- Pompey failed to secure an extension for his governorship in Gaul- loss of trust
• 50BC- vote on P+C to give up imperium - 370-22
• 49BC 10th Jan- Caesar crossed the Rubicon