"The wild beasts that roam over Italy have their dens, each has a place of repose and refuge. But the men who fight and die for Italy enjoy nothing but the air and light." Tiberius Gracchus refers to the plight of which group in this quote?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tiberius Gracchus was speaking about the Roman veterans who fought for Italy but were not given any compensation for their service. They did not have a place of repose and refuge like wild beasts and were left to suffer and die without any support from the government.

"The Wild Beasts That Roam Over Italy Have Their Dens