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The Roman Republic & the Punic Wars

The Roman Republic & the Punic Wars. Hypothetical reconstruction of Roman Forum in Imperial times. Watercolor (18th century), Giuseppe Becchetti. Why were the Romans able to conquer Italy & the Mediterranean World? -Journal: 3 Ideas. PEOPLE : The Latins - Rome : “The First Romans”

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The Roman Republic & the Punic Wars

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  1. The Roman Republic & the Punic Wars

  2. Hypothetical reconstruction of Roman Forum in Imperial times. Watercolor (18th century), Giuseppe Becchetti

  3. Why were the Romans able to conquer Italy & the Mediterranean World?-Journal: 3 Ideas

  4. PEOPLE: The Latins -Rome: “The First Romans” The Etruscans -Northern Italy -Urbanized Rome: Building Programs (the Forum) -Influence on Romans: the arch, alphabet The Greeks -Southern Italy and Sicily -Influence on Romans: art, architecture, literature, ..government, engineering GEOGRAPHY: -Tiber River & Mediterranean Sea -Fertile Soil & Strategic Location Ancient Italy(c. 6th century B.C.)

  5. Beliefs & Values:Military Valor

  6. Government:Republic

  7. The Roman Republic(509 B.C. – 27 B.C.) • 509 B.C., Romans rejected Etruscan king (monarchy) and established a republic. • Power rests with the citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders. • In Rome, citizenship with voting rights was granted only to free-born male citizens.

  8. The Roman Republic(509 B.C. – 27 B.C.) STRUGGLE FOR POWER: CLASS CONFLICT • Patricians- wealthy landowners who held most of the power: inherited power and social status • Plebeians- (Plebs) common farmers, artisans and merchants who made up the majority of the population: can vote, but can’t rule • Tribunes- elected representatives who protect plebeians’ political rights.

  9. The Roman Republic(509 B.C. – 27 B.C.) A “Balanced” Government • Rome elects two consuls– one to lead army, one to direct government • Senate- chosen from patricians (Roman upper class), make foreign and domestic policy • Popular assemblies elect tribunes, make laws for plebeians (commoners) • Dictators- leaders appointed briefly in times of crisis (appt. by consuls and senate)

  10. Comparing Republican Governments • What similarities do you see in the governments of the Roman Republic and the United States? • What do you think is the most significant difference between the Roman Republic and that of the United States today?

  11. The Roman Republic(509 B.C. – 27 B.C.) THE TWELVE TABLES • 451 B.C., officials carve Roman laws on twelve tablets and hung in Forum. • Laws confirm right of all free citizens to protection of the law • Become the basis for later Roman law

  12. Military Organization:The Roman Army

  13. The Roman Army • All citizens were required to serve • Army was powerful: • Organization & fighting skill • Legion- military unit of 5,000 infantry (foot soldiers) supported by cavalry (horseback)

  14. Rome Spreads its Power • Romans defeat Etruscans in north and Greek city-states in south • Treatment of Conquered: • Forge alliances • Offer citizenship • By 265 B.C., Rome controls Italian peninsula

  15. Rome’s Commercial Network • Rome establishes a large trading network • Access to Mediterranean Sea provides many trade routes • Carthage, powerful city-state in North Africa, soon rivals Rome

  16. Military Organization:The Punic Wars

  17. Punic Wars(264-146 B.C.) • Three Wars between Rome and Carthage • 1st Punic War- Rome gains control of Sicily & western Mediterranean Sea. The destruction of Carthage during the Punic Wars. New York Public Library Picture Collection

  18. Punic Wars(264-146 B.C.) • 2nd Punic War- Carthaginian General Hannibal’s “surprise” attack through Spain & France • 60,000 soldiers and 60 elephants • Romans experience severe losses, but eventually ward off attacks & invade North Africa The destruction of Carthage during the Punic Wars. New York Public Library Picture Collection

  19. Hannibal's troops crossing the Rhone River on their way to attack northern Italy.

  20. Punic Wars(264-146 B.C.) • 3rd Punic War- Rome seizes Carthage • Scipio- Roman Strategist • Conquered people sold into slavery The destruction of Carthage during the Punic Wars. New York Public Library Picture Collection

  21. Why were the Romans able to conquer Italy & the Mediterranean World? (Give a few reasons and explain)Do you think the Roman Republic owed its success more to its form of government, or its army? Why?How does Rome’s rise to power relate to modern efforts to gain power and authority?

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