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Roman Politics

Roman Politics. SSWH3a- explain the political structure of the Roman Republic and Empire. Rome’s Geography. Geography helped to unify Rome Broad fertile plains to the north and west supported a growing population. The Italian peninsula was centrally located in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Roman Politics

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  1. Roman Politics SSWH3a- explain the political structure of the Roman Republic and Empire

  2. Rome’s Geography Geography helped to unify Rome Broad fertile plains to the north and west supported a growing population. The Italian peninsula was centrally located in the Mediterranean Sea.

  3. Roman beginnings 800 BC- Latins settle near the Tiber River Etruscans- contributed engineering and religious ideas/ settle to the north Romulus and Remus – legend says these two twins founded Rome

  4. Rome’s beginnings

  5. Roman Republic Two patricians were selected to supervise the government and command the army each term. These twoconsuls only served one term and checked or limited each other’s power. In times of war, a single dictatorwas given power, but only for six months.

  6. Roman Republic The goal of the Roman Republic was to give commoners a voice A majority of the people were plebeian artisans, farmers, and merchants. Plebeians elected tribunes who could veto laws.

  7. Roman Republic

  8. Roman Republic The army was made of citizens and organized into legions ( groups of 5000 soldiers) Conquered groups were treated well: 1. Could practice own customs 2. Were granted citizenship 3. Were allowed to marry Roman citizens and trade in Rome

  9. Punic wars From 264 B.C. to 146 B.C., Rome fought the three Punic Wars against Carthage. In the Second Punic War, Hannibal crossed the Alps with his war elephants and surprised the Romans.

  10. Rome’s Expansion Rome fights for world domination Romans adopt imperialism Imperialism: establishing control over foreign lands and people

  11. Roman Empire As Rome expands, it leads to civil unrest and uprisings. A new class of wealthy generals, traders, and officials gained power in Rome.

  12. Julius Caesar In 58 B.C. Julius Caesar led his army into Gaul When the Senate ordered Caesar to disband his army, he instead led them across the Rubicon River and marched on Rome. He will declare himself the Emperor or dictator of Rome

  13. Julius Caesar Caesar instituted many reforms, including:

  14. Caesar’s downfall

  15. Augustus He ruled until 14 A.D., ending the republic but creating a stable government.

  16. Roman Empire Ruler/Emperor: Rules for life Senate: 600 members Held little power compared to emperor They made laws

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