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JULIUS CAESAR

JULIUS CAESAR. Influential Romans Challenge for leadership . Pompey (106-48 BC): patrician or nobleman Had much of the support of the Roman Senate. Influential Romans Challenge for leadership. Crassus: Also a Patrician optimate, but with less support among Senate Military hero

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JULIUS CAESAR

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  1. JULIUS CAESAR

  2. Influential Romans Challenge for leadership • Pompey (106-48 BC): • patrician or nobleman • Had much of the support of the Roman Senate

  3. Influential Romans Challenge for leadership • Crassus: • Also a Patrician optimate, but with less support among Senate • Military hero • Considered wealthiest man in Rome

  4. Influential Romans Challenge for leadership • Julius Caesar: • Popular • Came from one of the oldest families in Rome • Opposed by the Senate and friends with Crassus

  5. FIRST TRIUMVIRATE • Pompey and Crassus were consuls of Rome • Stripped much power from Senate • They decided to make Julius Caesar a Consul without power • Caesar did not trust Pompey or Crassus

  6. Caesar Returns • After leaving Rome, Caesar returns to gain total control of the government • Pompey declares himself sole Consul and orders Caesar to disband his army and return to Rome • Crassus dies during a military campaign in 53 BC

  7. Caesar’s Control • Pompey is not supported by the common people because they support Caesar • Pompey ends up fleeing to Rome and is followed by Caesar

  8. Caesar Becomes Dictator(49-44 BC) • He takes total control of the government and becomes dictator for life • Julius Caesar makes use of popular prejudices and false claims in order to gain power (a demagogue)

  9. Caesar’s Power • Senate fears his reforms and tries to convince the people that Caesar was trying to restore the kingship • The Senate hates him • Majority begins to support Caesar

  10. CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:JULIUS CAESAR • Gained territory for Rome, sent money back to help improve and for common people • Conqueror and politician • Given honor of ruling as long as he lived • Married to Calpurnia • Had no children

  11. CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:MARCUS BRUTUS • Married to Portia (father killed himself rather than live under Caesar’s rule) • Descendant of Lucius Brutus • Idealist, enjoyed reading and study • Liked Caesar but feared ambition • Supported Pompey, had once fought against Caesar

  12. CHARCACTER DESCRIPTION:CAIUS CASSIUS • Quick tempered, practical • Brutus’s brother-in-law ( Portia’s brother) • Supported Pompey against Caesar • Held a grudge against Caesar

  13. CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:MARK ANTONY • Famous for his “wild living” • Fought under Caesar • Held public office • Supported Caesar’s schemes • Understood instability of commoners and how could sway their emotions

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