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How did Caesar show he was a brilliant general?, Assignments of History

How Julius Caesar became a successful general and politician in ancient Rome. It explains how he gained experience in the army and government, won battles, and used his success to finance construction projects and create propaganda to improve his political position in Rome. It also explores why some senators opposed him due to his power and potential desire to become king.

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2021/2022

Available from 06/19/2022

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1. How did Caesar show he was a brilliant general?
Caesar gained fame and it seemed that he was a brilliant general as, despite his standard
education and qualities, Caesar gained experience in the army of Asia Minor and in the
government of Spain. In addition to that, he won election to an important public office in 63 BC.
and also served in Spain where he gained fame by winning battles. After all that, he returned to
Rome and was elected consul, the most important post in the entire Republic.
2. How did Caesar use his success in Gaul to improve his political position in Rome?
The victories brought riches to Caesar, which he used to finance construction projects in
Rome, thus gaining popularity in the city. He also made sure to create some effective propaganda
on his behalf. He made Commentaries on the Gallic Wars, said that, throughout the book, he
referred to himself as "Caesar" and not as "I". This made the story seem factual. It was also
ensured that "César" got credit for all the victories
3. Why did the senators oppose Caesar?
Some just didn't like him and resented his power. Others feared that he had planned to
become king.

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1. How did Caesar show he was a brilliant general?

Caesar gained fame and it seemed that he was a brilliant general as, despite his standard education and qualities, Caesar gained experience in the army of Asia Minor and in the government of Spain. In addition to that, he won election to an important public office in 63 BC. and also served in Spain where he gained fame by winning battles. After all that, he returned to Rome and was elected consul, the most important post in the entire Republic.

2. How did Caesar use his success in Gaul to improve his political position in Rome?

The victories brought riches to Caesar, which he used to finance construction projects in Rome, thus gaining popularity in the city. He also made sure to create some effective propaganda on his behalf. He made Commentaries on the Gallic Wars, said that, throughout the book, he referred to himself as "Caesar" and not as "I". This made the story seem factual. It was also ensured that "César" got credit for all the victories

3. Why did the senators oppose Caesar?

Some just didn't like him and resented his power. Others feared that he had planned to become king.