Warm-up You will need your books today!!!! In sentence form. You can refer to page 134, 135, and 157. Why are Two similarities between Rome and US Government? Assignment On your own Read 158-162, answer the questions. Write the questions down on the board. You have 20 min Senate and others namely Marcus Brutus and Gaius Cassius plotted his assassination. Caesars wife had a dream or vision about him getting stabbed. Stabbed 27 times 6 Groups You will come up with a skit on the assassination of Julius Caesar and create an alternate ending. Students will be graded on participation points You will have 15 minutes Write Why were Senate and others threatened by Caesar. The Roman Empire Chapter 6, Section 2 The Republic Collapses Economic Turmoil – Gap between rich and poor widens as Roman Republic grows. – Farmers and former soldiers lose to large estates and become homeless. – Two tribunes, Tiberius and Gaius, try to help the poor, but are murdered. – Civil war—conflict between groups within the same country begins. The Republic Collapses Military Upheaval – Military becomes less disciplined and disloyal. – Soldiers recruited from the poor; show loyalty only to their generals The Republic Collapses Julius Caesar Takes Control – Military leader Julius Caesar is elected consul in 59 B.C. – Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey form a triumvirate—a group of three leaders. – Military victories give Caesar increasing popularity and power. – Pompey fears Caesar’s growing power and challenges him. – Caesar defeats Pompey’s armies in Greece, Asia, Spain, and Egypt – Caesar is named dictator for life in 44 B.C. The Republic Collapses Caesar’s Reforms – Caesar makes reforms: grants wider citizenship, creates jobs for the poor. – Group of senators opposes Caesar and murders him on March 15, 44 B.C. The Republic Collapses Beginning of the Empire – 43 B.C. Caesar’s supporters take control; become Second Triumvirate. – Octavian, Mark Antony, Lepidus alliance ends in jealousy and violence. – In 31 B.C. Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s forces are defeated at Actium – Octavian accepts title of Augustus, “exalted one,” and rules Rome. A Vast and Powerful Empire Pax Romana – Under Augustus, Rome moves from a republic to an empire. – Power no longer resides with citizens, but in a single ruler. – Rome enjoys 200 years of peace and prosperity known as Pax Romana A Sound Government – Augustus, Rome’s ablest ruler, creates a lasting system of government. Glorifies Rome with beautiful public buildings Sets up a civil service to administer the empire A Vast and Powerful Empire Agriculture and Trade – Agriculture is the most important industry in the empire; 90% of Romans farm. – Common coin, denarius, makes trade within empire easier – Rome has a vast trading network which includes China and India. – Network of Roman roads links the empire to Persia and Russia. The Roman World Slaves and Captivity – Slavery is a significant part of Roman life in both cities and farms. – Some slaves become gladiators; forced to fight to the death. Gods and Goddesses – Early Romans honored guardian spirits and gods Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. – Worship of emperor becomes part of official religion of Rome. The Roman World Society and Culture – Rich live well; most people are poor, receive grain from government. – 150 holidays and Colosseum events were created to control the masses.
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