Who was responsible for the downfall of the first triumvirate.

Ancient History Assessment Task- During 70-48 BC in ancient Rome three men compromised to work and help each other, this was known as the first "Triumvirate". These three powerful men worked to further their own careers and those of their counterparts. Although through time we see the disintegration of this powerful triad due to the changing political relationship between Pompey, Caesar and Crassus, as each strived to become more powerful than the others. We will …

…In conclusion Caesar was given power, land and money which made him a popularis. Crassus was made the peoples person due to the triumvirate and died a hero, killed in a trap. Lastly Pompey gained more power and was ultimately forced to choose his friends and enemies, which ended his life. The greatest saying is by Caesar himself "hoc voleurunt'., you made me do it, explaining Pompey's death and why there was a civil war.