How did gaius marius begin to transition rome from a republic to an empire? his promise of land to soldiers caused conflict between the consul and the senate. his journey to africa convinced him to rebuild roman government. his defeat of sulla inspired rome's underclass to revolt against the senate. his alliance with rival leaders increased the consul's power.

His promise of land to soldiers caused conflict between the Consul and the Senate.

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Cayo or Gayo Mario (Arpino, ca. 157 BC-Rome, January 13, 86 BC) was a Roman politician and military, called third founder of Rome for his military successes. He was elected consul seven times throughout his life, something unprecedented in the history of Rome. He also stood out for the reforms he imposed on the Roman army authorizing the recruitment of landless citizens and reorganizing the structure of the legions he divided into cohorts.

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.

democracy

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