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Beginning of reign
Source Once Tiberius died in AD 37, Caligula took over control of Rome. He made many political moves such as giving bonuses to military, and putting on lavish shows such as gladiator battles. -
Focus of public reform
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Caligula made published accounds of public funds. Aided people by lowering taxes and helping people struck by disasters such as house fires. -
Finacial crysis and famine
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Caligula's generosity had quickly exshausted the treasuries funds and he was seen asking the public to loan funds to the state. He also raised taxes to bring in more money, making many unhappy. He also began publically auctioning off the lives of many gladiators. -
Construction of buildings
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In AD 39, Caligula started to construct a great ship that he used as a floating palace. -
Deterioration of relationship with senate
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The subject of the disagrement between Caligula and the Roman Senate unknown, the senate had become accostumed to ruling without participation of a emporer since Tiberius. -
Western Expansion: Mauretania
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Caligula had invited the Ptolemy of Mauretania to Rome, then had him executed, eventually taking over rule of Mauretania and annexing the state. -
Western Expansion: Britannia
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There were rumors of Caligula planning a expansion into Britannia, but it was aborted due to threats from Britianian communities. -
Claims of divinity
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In 40 AD, Caligula started to request he be addressed as a god by everyone, most thought he was losing or had already lost his sainity. -
Lasting Impact
In the end of Caligula's reign, he had no real lasting impact, most of his practices he instated were swiftly removed after a new leader was put into power