Caesar invaded Britain in 55BC and then again in 54BC.
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What did Caesar achieve in Britain?
In military terms, he didn't achieve much. However, he did make some relationships with British tribes, including the Trinovantes in 54BC. Because the Trinovantes submitted,many other tribes did so too.
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Who was Caesar's main rival in his invasions of Britain?
Cassivellaunus, the leader of the Catuvellauni tribe. He was generally recognised as the leader of the British resistance to the Romans; Caesar says that he had killed a rival tribal leader from the Trinovantes.
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Why did the Trinovantes submit to Caesar?
In 54BC, the Trinvantes submitted to Caesar and swore obedience because they wanted protection from the Catuvellauni tribe.
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Between Caesar's invasions and Claudius', what did the Catuvellauni accomplish?
By 43AD, the Catevellauni had managed to dislodge to Trinovantes from their capital at Colchester. They were also planning on attacking the Atrebates.
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Who was Verica?
Verica was the king of the Atrebates who had been exiled from Britain during a civil war. He wanted protection from Claudius in Rome.
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Were there any other plans to invade Britain before 43BC?
According to Horace, Augustus thought of invading Britain to emulate Caesar but it never happened. Tacitus tells us that, while on his death bed, Augustus told Tiberius not to embark on any military conquests as the empire was big enough already.
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What was the Senate's reaction to Caesar's invasion of Britain?
The Senate awarded him 20 days of public thanksgiving.
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Card 2
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What did Caesar achieve in Britain?
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In military terms, he didn't achieve much. However, he did make some relationships with British tribes, including the Trinovantes in 54BC. Because the Trinovantes submitted,many other tribes did so too.
Card 3
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Who was Caesar's main rival in his invasions of Britain?
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Card 4
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Why did the Trinovantes submit to Caesar?
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Card 5
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Between Caesar's invasions and Claudius', what did the Catuvellauni accomplish?
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