Question

exhibit a: ancient newspaper article

1. which group loved caesar?
2. what two reasons did they love him?
3. why might this upset the senators?

Explanation:

1. In ancient Rome, the common - people (plebeians) loved Caesar. He implemented policies that benefited them such as land reforms and debt - relief measures.
2. Two reasons the common people loved him were: first, he provided them with food during times of scarcity through grain - distribution programs. Second, he gave them a sense of political power by expanding citizenship rights.
3. This might upset the senators because Caesar's popularity among the masses threatened the senators' traditional power and influence. The senators were an elite group, and Caesar's actions that empowered the common people and increased his own power base challenged the existing political order dominated by the Senate.

Answer:

1. The common - people (plebeians)
2. Food distribution and expansion of citizenship rights
3. Threat to senators' power and influence