Explain the evolution of Rome from republic to empire.

As the
Republic expanded throughout Italy Rome needed to manage territories and peoples that previously
fought with Rome. The Republic began by offering a tired legal status for these non roman
people. Roman citizenship extended to all living in Roman colonies which included the vote,
expected military service, allowance to marry other Romans. Latinum Nomen- latin rights was
citizenship without the vote. This status was obtained by moving to Rome. The Socii
Italici-Italian allies were those who were previously hostile to Roman influence but began to
show interest in becoming Roman.

While legal...