Army
- Along with their government, the Romans also took great pride in their military as well.
- All men who owned land were required to serve in the army.
- Some of the high public office positions required 10 years in the military.
Legions
- The Roman soldiers were organized into large military units called legions
- Legions were made up of 5000 foot soldiers.
- A group of cavalry would support each legion
- The military organization and fighting skill of Roman army were key factor in the rise of Rome’s greatness.
Expansion
- By fourth century B.C., the Romans dominated central Italy.
- They had defeated the Etruscans to the north and the Greek city-states to the south.
Treatment
- Latins on the Tiber became full citizens.
- In territory farther from Rome, the conquered people were citizens as well by didn’t have voting power.
- The remaining people became “allies”
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