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(5 cards)
1
Q
What action did Vatinius take in 59 BC regarding Pompey’s Eastern settlements?
A
Ratified Pompey’s Eastern settlements, gave Caesar Gaul, and provided Crassus a tax rebate.
2
Q
What does the Lex Titia establish?
A
It makes the actions of the 2nd triumvirate legal.
This occurred in 43 BC.
3
Q
Who did Pompey use to obtain commands against the pirates and Mithridates? [Plut]
A
Gabinius and Manlius respectively.
4
Q
What does Clodius have that contributes to his power as a tribune? [Cicero]
A
“An armed gang” and “he thinks nothing of massacring of his enemies”
5
Q
How does Pompey help Vatinius through violence? [Plut]
A
“Pompey filled the city with soldiers and carried all things by force as he pleased”
He was associated with violence and intimidation.
