What is a republic, and when, how, and why did Rome turn into one?
A republic is a form of government that is ruled publicly, not privately by rulers. Rome became a republic in 509 BC, and this happened due the murder of the king. King Tullias was murdered by his daughter Tullia and her lover Tarquinias Superbus. They became the rulers of Rome and it maintained a monarchy. Later on, Sextus, a drunk who was prowling the streets, raped Queen Tullia and out of disgust, she killed herself. King Superbus found out and eventually found him and ended his life for good.
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