As there was no form of government common to the peoples thus segregated, nor tie of language, history, habit, or belief, they were called a Republic.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A diverse group with no shared government or culture was ironically named a Republic.
- In plain terms
- People with nothing in common were called a Republic anyway.
- What can you take from it?
- Labels like Republic may not match reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a Republic?
- Can diverse groups unite?
Another view
A unifying force might have existed.
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