What part did Cato’s politics play in the beginning of the civil war?
It significantly contributed
It played no part
It momentarily postponed it
It was the sole cause
Answer
It significantly contributed to the escalation of tensions between Julius Caesar and the Senate, ultimately leading to the outbreak of civil war. Cato, a staunch conservative and defender of Rome's republican traditions, fiercely opposed Caesar's growing power and ambition. His unwavering resistance and obstructionist tactics in the Senate further deepened divisions and solidified the rift between Caesar and his political adversaries.
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