Romans accepted one-man rule due to the reforms Julius Caesar executed after he had declared himself a dictator. Julius Caesar resettled war veterans which had resulted in the creation of provinces in the conquered lands. Caesar had also opened Roman citizenship to these new provinces. After the assassination of Caesar, his supporters started a civil war in order to push Caesar’s beliefs. Julius Caesar and Augustus were “Men of the People” due to Caesar’s focus on the poorer citizens, and Augustus’ refusal to hold the title of “Dictator.” Julius Caesar and Augustus however, were fixated on power. Julius Caesar’s intentions were to regain his family’s fame. Augustus, toward the end of his reign, felt that hereditary rule would be necessary
