Decline of the Roman Republic

Causes for decline Spread of slavery in the agricultural system (forces low paid workers out) Spread of slavery in the agricultural system (forces low paid workers out) Migration of small farmers into cities and unemployment (causes for more crime) Migration of small farmers into cities and unemployment (causes for more crime)

…continued Civil war over the power of Julius Caesar Civil war over the power of Julius Caesar Devaluation of Roman currency; inflation Devaluation of Roman currency; inflation

…continued Roman Politicians seen as corrupt Roman Politicians seen as corrupt

Julius Caesar

Understand #1 Roman Republic could not handle the changes in social and economic conditions and was replaced by an imperial regime, the Roman Empire Roman Republic could not handle the changes in social and economic conditions and was replaced by an imperial regime, the Roman Empire

Rise of an Empire Starts with a Triumvirate- Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey Starts with a Triumvirate- Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey Caesar grabs power-becomes dictator for life-then assassinated-March 15, 44 B.C. Caesar grabs power-becomes dictator for life-then assassinated-March 15, 44 B.C. Civil war b/t Augustus(Octavian) and Marc Anthony (Actium) Civil war b/t Augustus(Octavian) and Marc Anthony (Actium)

Results.. Augustus-aka-Octavian-aka- ”Majestic One” becomes Rome’s first Emperor Augustus-aka-Octavian-aka- ”Majestic One” becomes Rome’s first Emperor Glorifies Rome, unifies it, civil service, and common coinage Glorifies Rome, unifies it, civil service, and common coinage Retains senate Retains senate

Problem!! Rome will suffer each time a Emperor dies-no thoughtful design on the succession of Emperors Rome will suffer each time a Emperor dies-no thoughtful design on the succession of Emperors

Who assassinated Julius Caesar? A. A. Pompey B. B. Marc Antony C. C. Senate D. D. Octavian

Who did Julius Caesar defeat to become the sole leader of Rome? A. A. Pompey B. B. Augustus C. C. Crassus D. D. Lepidus

Who became Rome’s first Emperor? A. A. Augustus B. B. Julius Caesar C. C. Marc Antony D. D. Pompey

Before Rome became an Empire it was a? A. A. Caliphate B. B. Kingdom C. C. Republic D. D. State

What river did Julius Caesar cross that started a civil war? A. A. Tiber B. B. Tigris C. C. Rubicon D. D. Euphrates

A triumvirate is a rule by A. A. one B. B. two C. C. three D. D. four

Did Brutus take part in the death of Julius Caesar? A. A. Yes B. B. No

Did Marc Antony defeat Octavian at the battle of Actium? A. A. Yes B. B. No

Did Rome set out a specific method to become Emperor? A. A. Yes B. B. No

Julius Caesar was responsible for conquering the A. A. Spaniards B. B. British tribes C. C. Greeks D. D. Gauls