Romanization

Romanization - 1. Incorporation - expansion of franchise, 340 - 290 BCE - from 50,000 to 900,000 citizens. - 2. Cooperation - treaties with c.200 polities in Italy. Military Alliance (allies owe troops); benefits for allies; lower protection costs; support for conservative elites; shares of spoils and plunder - 3. Replication - founding colonies (fortified settlements in enemy territory. mini "romes" in strategic locations - help to control Italy. - 4. Exploitation - outside Italy: Romans conquer state-level societies with established systems of taxation. >> continuation for local practices under new management. (Run by governors with small entourage)