The reading (attached) on Tiberius Gracchus refers to events in the second century BCE, when the Roman republic started to have serious economic and social problems. The statement written by Augustus concerns his long reign as emperor more than a century later. Augustus is considered to be the first emperor, who established the rule of emperors that replaced the old republic, even though, as you can see by his words, he insisted that the republic still existed, and that he ruled by the consent of the people.
Write an short essay of 400-500 words that compares these two Roman leaders. Consider how these two men had a similar approach in some respects, but not others. Also compare their efforts to meet the needs of the people, particularly the common people’s desire for land and income.