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The Gracchi. April 26. The Gracchi. Two brothers; Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus Tribunes in the Roman Republic Unhappy with the ever increasing gap between the rich and the poor Held ideals of Social Justice ; ideals of equality, freedom and respect for human rights. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The Gracchi

April 26

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The Gracchi

• Two brothers; Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus• Tribunes in the Roman Republic• Unhappy with the ever increasing gap

between the rich and the poor• Held ideals of Social Justice; ideals of equality,

freedom and respect for human rights

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The GracchiTiberius & Gaius Gracchus

1. What were the Gracchi trying to achieve?

2. Specifically, what did the Gracchi do or attempt to do?

3. Were they successful?

4. What happened to each of the brothers?

5. Were the Gracchi right in taking on the Senate?