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Decline of the Republic. Do Now (U4D7) 12/6/13. Complete the Tribune Do Now you picked up on your way in to class. Why would the death of a tribune cause Rome to devolve into civil war?. The Death of Gaius Gracchus. Decline of the Republic 140-60 BCE.
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Do Now (U4D7)12/6/13 • Complete the Tribune Do Now you picked up on your way in to class
Why would the death of a tribune cause Rome to devolve into civil war?
Decline of the Republic 140-60 BCE • Life change in Rome after the Gracchi brothers are killed • Rome plunged into a series of civil war • Rome’s army became more loyal to military commanders than to the Senate
Julius Caesar’s Rise to Power • Out of chaos emerged Julius Caesar • In 60 BCE, Caesar entered a political alliance with Crassus and Pompey • Known as the First Triumvirate • In 59 BCE, Caesar embarks on a nine year conquest of Gaul (Modern France) • Caesar conquers: • Gaul • Extends Rome’s territory to the North Sea • Conducted first invasion of Britain
Caesar and Pompey • Fearful of Caesar’s fame, Pompey persuaded the Senate to order Caesar to disband his army • Caesar defies the order, and leads his army to the banks of the Rubicon River
How did Caesar’s conquest in Gaul change the relationship with Pompey?
Caesar crushes Pompey and his supporters • When Caesar returns to Rome, he forced the senate to make him Dictator • Kept other features of the Republic • But, Caesar was the absolute ruler in Rome • Caesar begins reforms in Rome • Public works to employ the jobless in Rome • Gave public land to the poor • Creation of the Julian Calendar
How did Caesar’s actions affect his relationship with the Roman Senate?
Caesar’s Relationship with the Senate • http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/03/0311_040311_idesmarch.html
