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What was the reason for Julius Caesar’s assassination?
Many Romans wanted a strong leader instead of the weak Caesar.
Influential Romans were opposed to the expansion of Rome’s territory.
Many people were unhappy with Caesar because of Rome’s military defeats.
Some people feared Caesar wanted to become king and destroy the republic.
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Answer: Some people feared Caesar wanted to become king and destroy the republic.
Why: Caesar had accumulated extraordinary powers (named dictator for life, accepted honors and symbols that recalled kingship, and commanded strong personal loyalty from the legions). Fearing the end of the Republican system, a group of senators led by Brutus and Cassius assassinated him on the Ides of March, 44 BCE. The other choices are inaccurate: Caesar was not seen as weak, he had military successes and expanded Rome rather than being opposed to expansion.
Why: Caesar had accumulated extraordinary powers (named dictator for life, accepted honors and symbols that recalled kingship, and commanded strong personal loyalty from the legions). Fearing the end of the Republican system, a group of senators led by Brutus and Cassius assassinated him on the Ides of March, 44 BCE. The other choices are inaccurate: Caesar was not seen as weak, he had military successes and expanded Rome rather than being opposed to expansion.
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