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1000 BCE
Rome Becomes Latin Based.
Latins settled in the wider area of Rome -
753 BCE
Found Of Rome
foundation of the city of Rome (according to Varro) -
509 BCE
The Republican Revolution
The Etruscan monarchy is overthrown and the Roman Republic is established. This is the first noted form of representative government in Western Civilization. -
494 BCE
Plebeian Protests and the Plebeian Tribunate
The first of three organized class protests by the plebeians, their requests in promoting a political council, known as the Plebeian Tribunate, controlled by two plebeian tribunes, occurred. -
450 BCE
12 Tables
"Law of the 12 Tables" provides written Roman law that is codified, universal, and accessible to all those in the Roman world. Law systems in western society will find their roots in the 12 Tables and similar codified law examples. -
390 BCE
The Sack of Rome
Gauls raid and besiege the city of Rome. Although not a complete disaster, the invasion plays an instrumental role on the future growth and development of Roman culture in the region. -
265 BCE
Italian Peninsula Unified.
Rome completes the occupation of the Italian peninsula. Solidifies power in the region and will continue to expand to other outlying areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. -
264 BCE
Start of the Punic Wars
Three Punic Wars helped secure Roman power in the larger Mediterranean area. Carthage, a major state in North Africa, was destroyed by Rome, ending the Third Punic War. -
133 BCE
Tiberius Gracchus Killed
Tiberius, the first senator to push for land reform, was assassinated in 133 BCE by land-owners that did not wish to see such drastic changes. -
123 BCE
Caius Gracchus Elected
The brother of Tiberius and son of Corneli, Caius was elected tribune of the people in 123 BCE, and attempted the continue the popular reforms set out by his brother. Unfortunately like his brother, he was murdered.
