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Early Roman-Italian Confederacy
- The Italian allies were nominally independent but provided troops when Rome required.
- In return, they shared in spoils of war and paid minimal taxes.
Growing Italian Resentment
- The Italian allies' commitment increased, comprising 65% of Rome's legions by the 1st century BC.
- However, Roman leadership increasingly hoarded war booty, causing resentment among the allies.
Assassination of Drusus
- Tribune Marcus Drusus proposed legislation for Italian equality but was assassinated by patricians.
- This act triggered the Social War as Italian cities declared independence from Rome.