First Triumvirate Aims and Support

Who did Caesar support in the Senate to help pass laws for paying veterans?

• Julius

• Crassus

• Pompey

• Cato

What did Pompey gain from Caesar's support?

• Land in Gaul

• Ability to pass his legislation

• A military title

• Freedom from debt

How did Caesar help Crassus?

• Supported his financial interests in the Senate

• Helped him gain a military command

• Gave him land

• Opposed his rivals

What did Crassus offer Caesar in return for support?

• A political office

• Land in Spain

• Military troops

• Financial backing for Caesar’s political career

How did Pompey help Caesar rise politically?

• Supported Caesar’s bid for consulship

• Paid Caesar’s debts

• Gave him Gaul

• Became his general

What benefit did Caesar gain from Pompey’s support?

• Money

• A seat in the Senate

• Military command in Gaul

• A temple honour

How did Pompey and Crassus overcome their rivalry?

• Fought each other

• Agreed to cooperate for political alliance

• Left politics

• Divided the Republic

What did Crassus gain by aligning with Pompey?

• More land

• Command of legions

• Support for tax collector reforms

• An honourary title

What did Crassus do to help Pompey politically?

• Removed him from power

• Agreed to support his political goals

• Funded his army

• Wrote speeches for him

How did Caesar’s actions benefit Crassus?

• Refused to oppose him

• Defended him in court

• Gave him land

• Backed his economic policies