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“The Great Emperors”. Nerva , Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Arelius. Growing Inequality and Unrest. Opens door for more stability and violence. Senators killed brothers for proposing such an idea. Changes in Army. ARMY. REPUBLIC.
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“The Great Emperors” Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Arelius
Growing Inequality and Unrest Opens door for more stability and violence Senators killed brothers for proposing such an idea
Changes in Army ARMY REPUBLIC • Marius recruited volunteers for army promising land • Swore oath of loyalty to the general • Generals forced to become involved in politics to get laws passed for veterans
Collapse of the Republic Triumvirate: government by three people with equal power
PaxRomana “Roman Peace” Lasted for almost 100 years Treated ruling classes with respect Ended arbitrary executions Maintained peace Supported domestic policies helpful to empire
PaxRomana • Trajan • Created program providing state funds to assist poor parents • Trajan & Hadrian • Built public works
Roman Lands • Hadrian • Withdrew troops from much of Mesopotamia • Went on defensive front • Strengthened fortifications • Built Hadrian’s wall (located where??)