Marius and Sulla

Generalization:

Marius and Sulla were both true patriots, and it is clear that each man saved Rome for horrible disaster. Nevertheless, both men also brought disaster on the Roman people. Comment.

Potential ID's:

MARIUS, SULLA, CIMBRI AND TEUTONES, SATURNINUS AND GLAUCIA, MARCUS LIVIUS DRUSUS, SOCIAL WAR, MITHRIDATES OF PONTUS, CINNA, PROSCRIPTION

I. Gaius Marius
A. Cimbri and Teutones
B. Alliance with Saturninus and Glaucia
C. Marcus Livius Drusus
D. Social War
E. Mithridates of Pontus
F. Marian reign of terror
II. Sulla
A. Basic "interest groups" in Roman affairs
     1. Senate/nobles
     2. Equestrians
     3. Proletariat
     4. Italian Allies (Socii)
     5. Army
     6. Provincials
     7. Slaves
B. Different "alliances" of the above by
C. Sulla's Background
D. Fight with Mithridates
E. Return to Rome
F. Proscription
G. "Reforms"
H. Retirement