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10.1 The Rise of the Roman Republic

10.1 The Rise of the Roman Republic. Rome Village to Republic. Legend Founded by 2 brothers, sons of Mars, Romulus and Remus (like Cain and Abel) Rescued by a she-wolf Raised by a shepherd Around 800 BC small villages grew into a small city. Rome Village to Republic.

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10.1 The Rise of the Roman Republic

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  1. 10.1 The Rise of the Roman Republic

  2. Rome Village to Republic • Legend • Founded by 2 brothers, sons of Mars, Romulus and Remus (like Cain and Abel) • Rescued by a she-wolf • Raised by a shepherd • Around 800 BC small villages grew into a small city

  3. Rome Village to Republic • On Hills near the Tiber River • This location gave advantages • Hills for defense • Tiber was too fast for large ships to attack • Between the hills they built their forum • Like an agora • Gave people a place to meet

  4. Rome Village to Republic • Monarchy • Rome began as a monarchy • A group of wealthy citizens (oligarchy) made up the senate • They were advisors to the king • Senators and other aristocrats grew tired of the monarchy • Some kings abused their power • Formed the Republic or “public thing”

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