Roman Republic

In approx. 200 – 250 words address the following: What were the major political institutions of the Roman Republic, and what policies and institutions help explain the Roman’s success in conquering Italy?

In approx. 200 – 250 words discuss the major achievements of the Roman Empire. In general how did the Romans deal with the people and lands they conquered (use specific examples here)?

In approx. 200 – 250 words address the following: What changes did the Germanic peoples make to the political, economic, and social conditions of the Western Roman Empire? What were the main features of Germanic law and society, and how did they differ from those of the Romans?