The Roman Republic was formed in the fifth century B. C. Why did the Senate vote to establish a republic and never again allow a king to rule Rome? A. Romans threatened to get rid of the Senate if the king wasn't thrown out. B. The king was a tyrant who used violence against the Romans. C. The Senate wanted more power for itself, so it could control Rome's wealth. D. The king tried to make a peace treaty with the Greeks.

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Kaylin Pollard

2 September, 14:15

The Roman Republic was formed in the fifth century B. C. Why did the Senate vote to establish a republic and never again allow a king to rule Rome? A. Romans threatened to get rid of the Senate if the king wasn't thrown out. B. The king was a tyrant who used violence against the Romans. C. The Senate wanted more power for itself, so it could control Rome's wealth. D. The king tried to make a peace treaty with the Greeks.

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Franco · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. The king was a tyrant who used violence against the Romans. The kings of Rome had characteristics similar to those of the Greek tyrants. During the monarchy Rome was governed by seven kings who belonged to two dynasties: the Etruscan and the Latin. The king had absolute power, was at the same time judge, military leader and supreme priest.