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Latins settled in the wider area of Rome
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foundation of the city of Rome (according to Varro)
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The Etruscan monarchy is overthrown and the Roman Republic is established. This is the first noted form of representative government in Western Civilization.
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The first of three organized class protests by the plebeians, their requests in promoting a political council, known as the Plebeian Tribunate, controlled by two plebeian tribunes, occurred.
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"Law of the 12 Tables" provides written Roman law that is codified, universal, and accessible to all those in the Roman world. Law systems in western society will find their roots in the 12 Tables and similar codified law examples.
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Gauls raid and besiege the city of Rome. Although not a complete disaster, the invasion plays an instrumental role on the future growth and development of Roman culture in the region.
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Rome completes the occupation of the Italian peninsula. Solidifies power in the region and will continue to expand to other outlying areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
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Three Punic Wars helped secure Roman power in the larger Mediterranean area. Carthage, a major state in North Africa, was destroyed by Rome, ending the Third Punic War.
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Tiberius, the first senator to push for land reform, was assassinated in 133 BCE by land-owners that did not wish to see such drastic changes.
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The brother of Tiberius and son of Corneli, Caius was elected tribune of the people in 123 BCE, and attempted the continue the popular reforms set out by his brother. Unfortunately like his brother, he was murdered.
