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Cincinnatus. Lesson XXII part II. The new Roman republic was threatened with extinction by the neighboring Sabine tribes, arguments as to how to defeat the enemy became heated in the senate. .
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Cincinnatus Lesson XXII part II
The new Roman republic was threatened with extinction by the neighboring Sabine tribes, arguments as to how to defeat the enemy became heated in the senate.
The senate decided to ask Quinctus Cincinnatus to become dictator.Cincinnatus was plowing his field, when he learned he had been appointed dictator. The Romans had appointed Cincinnatus dictator for 6 months so he could defend the Republic.
Cincinnatus would defeat the enemy in only sixteen days. He then put down his sword and picked back up his plow as he gave up power over Rome to return to his farm. For American history, George Washingtonhas been related to Cincinnatus.