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The Roman Republic

The Roman Republic. Unit 4: Roman Republic  Lesson #2. Warm Up!!!. In complete sentences, please answer the following questions: LIST three reasons why the Latin tribes decided to set up the Roman civilization on the Italian Peninsula.

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The Roman Republic

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  1. The Roman Republic Unit 4: Roman Republic  Lesson #2

  2. Warm Up!!! • In complete sentences, please answer the following questions: • LIST three reasons why the Latin tribes decided to set up the Roman civilization on the Italian Peninsula. • After the Romans civilization was created, which group of people immediately took them over? • What type of government did the Romans detest? What government do they set up?

  3. Did YOU Know?!? • It is believed that Shakespeare was 46 around the time that King James Version of the Bible was written. The Pslams 46, the 46th word from the first word is shake and the 46th word from the last word is spear. • The ‘Big Dipper’ is know as ‘The Casserole’ in France. • Smelling bananas and/or green apples (smelling, not eating) can help you lose weight!

  4. The Roman Republic – An Introduction • Rome created a Republic where power rests with the people. • Patricians (nobility) and Plebeians (middle class) struggled for power in the Republic. • The Roman Republic attempted to create a balanced government in which power was shared.

  5. Rome Becomes a Republic • After being ruled by harsh kings appointed by the Etruscans, the Romans declared they would never again be ruled by a king. • As a result, Rome becomes a Republic (Athenian Democracy…). • Republic - form of government in which power resides with the citizens who have the right to vote and select their leaders. • Representative Democracy – You choose who represents you!!

  6. The People of the Roman Republic • Citizens - the responsibility of all citizens are paying taxes and military service: • Patricians: • Powerful nobility • Aristocratic landowners • Inherited power and status (hereditary) • Minority of the population • Plebeians: • Farmers, artisans, merchants • Middle class • Sought more power within the Republic • Majority of the population

  7. People of the Republic, Cont’d • Selected foreigners: • Those who paid taxes to Rome • Non-Citizens: • Slaves • Not based on race • Often victims of conquest or debt • Women

  8. Structure of the Roman Republic • The Romans attempted to create a balanced government. • Breakdown of the Republic: • Consuls • Assemblies

  9. Consuls –Leaders of the Republic • Two consuls were responsible for: • Commanding the army • Directing the government. • Ruling as dictators during emergencies. • Limits on their power: • 1 year term • 10 years between terms • One consul could overrule the other (veto power)

  10. Did YOU Know?!? • When Scott Paper Company first started manufacturing toilet paper they did not put their name on their product because of embarrassment. • Canola oil is actually called rapeseed oil but the name was changed due to marketing reasons. • The starfish is one of the few animals who can turn it’s stomach inside-out. • After eating, a housefly regurgitates its food and then eats it again.

  11. Assemblies • Assemblies were groups of the Roman Republic that represented the Roman people. • Senate – the most powerful assembly • 300 members chosen from the Patricians • Legislative (passing) and administrative duties • Members served for life • Controlled foreign and financial policies • Advised the consuls

  12. Assemblies, Continued • Later, the Plebeians were allowed to elect tribunes: • People (groups) who represented the concerns and rights of the Plebeians. • Patricians prevented Plebeians from holding office, even though Plebeians were the majority. • Over time, Plebeians were granted the power to be elected to the Senate.

  13. Roman Laws – The Twelve Tables • Codified Roman laws on bronze tablets that eventually were placed throughout Rome. • All free citizens (Plebeians & Patricians) had the right to protection under the law.

  14. Struggles among the Roman People • Patricians inherited their power and status • Claimed the authority to make laws

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