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Do Now. Please open your textbook to page 325 & answer the two questions below the map titled “Expansion of Rome”. When completed please turn to pg. 326 & answer question below the caption “The Roman Arch”. From Republic to Empire Chapter 11 Section 1 .
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Do Now • Please open your textbook to page 325 & answer the two questions below the map titled “Expansion of Rome”. • When completed please turn to pg. 326 & answer question below the caption “The Roman Arch”.
From Republic to EmpireChapter 11 Section 1 Big Idea: After changing from a republic to an empire, Rome grew politically and economically, and developed a culture that influenced later civilizations.
Roman civilization (Do not write) • There were two periods of Roman government. • Roman Republic • 509 BCE-30 BCE • Roman Empire • 30 BCE-476 CE • The term “Roman Empire” refers to the time period, beginning with Augustus, when Rome was ruled by emperors.
Final years of the Republic, 145 to 44 B.C.E. • Roman conquests & brought great wealth, but wars cost money. • Taxes increased • Romans resented paying money. • Middle class paid most of burden • Upset citizens & slaves revolted. • Rome became overcrowded. • Wealthy bought up farmland • Farmers & laborers lost their jobs. • The Republic collapsed.
Julius Caesar (Great General) • Admired for his bravery & battle skills • Gained huge popularity in politics while conquering Gaul • Was allies with Pompey & Crassus • Fearful Caesar was becoming too powerful • Pompey convinced the Senate to tell Caesar to give up his army. • Caesar refused. • Led troops back into Rome, chasing after Pompey & allies • After three years of fighting he defeated Pompey. • Caesar named himself dictator for life. • Had a vision of Rome. • He started colonies & granted citizenship. • March 15, 44 B.C. a group of enemies assassinated Caesar.
Homework • Pg. 322 vocabulary & pg. 328 #1-4
Do Now • Please take out your homework from Monday • It was Pg. 322 vocabulary & pg. 328 #1-4 • Please read & answer the handout, (Roman achievement) #1-2
Rome becomes an Empire,44 B.C.E. to 14 C.E. • Caesar’s murdered • Rome fell into civil war. • Octavian(Caesar’s adopted son) became the sole ruler of Rome after his forces defeated Marc Antony & Cleopatra • The Senate gave him the name “Augustus,” meaning “most high” • Octavian was Rome’s 1st emperor. • Rome expanded & enjoyed PaxRomana
Rome’s accomplishments • PaxRomana– Roman Peace • Peace lasted nearly 200 years • Built roadsto travel on & aqueducts to bring water into the city. • Developed the use of the arch (Etruscans). • Built great stadiums& amphitheaters for entertaing it’s citizens. • Roman laws- stressed fairness & justice • Romans were the 1st to institute: • innocent until proved guilty when accused of crime. • Evidence needed to be “clearer than daylight”
Homework • Reading on Aqueducts • #1-8 & extended open response question.