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The Roman Times
120 B.C.
Rome, Italy
The Two Brothers
By: Andrew Pfeiffer
There were two brothers named Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus and his
younger brother Gaius Sempronius Gracchus. They were both Patricians and they
both fought against Carthage. Tiberius was a governor in Spain. He was elected
tribune of the Plebeians in 133 B.C.
Here is a short speech that Tiberius Gracchus said to the Senate. “My brother
and I wanted one thing. That was change for the Plebeians. We demanded that the
soldiers and farmers would have their land back and for Rome to be peaceful again. I
want laws and farmland changed for the people! Is that so much that I am asking
for?” Tiberius wanted to change many laws and land for others, but the Senate
vetoed Tiberius’s proposals and laws that he wanted. He also ran for re-election, but
lost. Gaius continued and expanded the reform program Gaius did not win his third
term for re-election either. Sadly, Tiberius was beaten to death by protestors, and
Senators murdered Gaius in a riot in 121 B.C.
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus
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Book: World of Eras.
Volume 3. By John T.
Kirby
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