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Rise of the Roman Republic. Big Questions. 1 . What factors led to the decline and fall of the Roman Republic? 2 . How did Imperial rule affect the vitality of the Roman Empire ? 3 . What factors led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?
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Big Questions 1. What factors led to the decline and fall of the Roman Republic? 2. How did Imperial rule affect the vitality of the Roman Empire? 3. What factors led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire? 4. How does the legacy of the Roman Empire affect us today?
Political Power in Ancient Rome Tell me something about… • Etruscans • Patricians • Plebeians • Republic • Senate • Tribunes • Veto • 12 Tables
What is a Republic? • A system of government where a group of leaders is elected to govern as representatives of the people.
What influenced the Roman Republic? Greek Democracy Etruscan Tyranny
Who Governed the Roman Republic? Patricians? Plebeians? Left Out Women Slaves Citizens? Clients Allies Assembly? Tribunes? Two Consuls? Magistrates? Senate? Adapted from schoolhistory.co.uk
Who Governed the Roman Republic? Patricians? Plebeians? Left Out Men with lots of money and land Peasant farmers and craftsmen Women Slaves Citizens? Clients Men who could: Vote, pay taxes, and fight Allies Assembly? The two classes of citizens met here and voted for the following groups Tribunes? Two Consuls? Protected ordinary people against unfair treatment Magistrates? • Governed the City. • One year term • Both had to agree to make a decision • Looked after Rome’s money. • Served as judges Senate? • Retired Magistrates • Gave advice to Consuls • Ended up controlling Rome Adapted from schoolhistory.co.uk
Important Developments Tribunes of the People Twelve Tables
Who’s Left Out? Clients Allies Women Slaves