What reasons did Brutus give the people to Caesar's death?

After Julius Caesar’s death, a state funeral was held for all of Rome to attend. This was conspirators’ chance to explain their reasoning for killing their leader. Some of the citizens of Rome already knew about Julius Caesar’s battle with power, but they did not necessarily want him killed. He did not present a big enough problem. At the funeral, the conspirators spoke with Brutus being the real spokesmen to explain to the citizens.

He did not display specific reasons, but discussed the ways in which Caesar’s control and decisions for Rome were going to cause problems for the citizens. However, he focused on the problems that Caesar’s leadership was causing to his own job and those of the other senators.

The assassination of Julius Ceasar was born out of conspiracy by many Roman senators led by Marcus Brutus and others. There was tension between Caesar and the Senate, and possible claims to the title of king. These were the events that motivated Caesar’s assassination.

Brutus claimed that Caesar was a tyrant. Everyone was outraged, and a riot ensued. Property was vandalized and burned throughout the streets, and some people were killed. Brutus explained that Caesar's death was a sacrifice for the greater good of Rome. Brutus and the 60 Senators who assassinated Caesar wanted to restore the republic and democracy.