Origins of Rome Rise of the Republic

History/Folklore Romulus and Remus (twin-sons of Mars) were raised by a she-wolf Romulus kills Remus Rome is named after Romulus (about 753 BC)

Location Founded on the Tiber River Seven Hills –Separate groups united by Rome –Marshes are drained –Defensible areas –Made into districts

REPUBLIC Etruscans were assimilated into Roman culture, Rome accepted Etruscan kings 509 BCE – Tarquin the Proud is assassinated, no more kings! Senate (SPQR) will represent the people

Social Classes Patricians Wealthy, landed Senators Consuls Inherited title/estates Plebeians Artisans, merchants No Senate until later Elected Tribunes to make changes for them 12 Tables (in Forum)

The Punic Wars: Rome vs Carthage 3 Wars Fought -Rome wins all three -3 rd war: City of Carthage destroyed & no longer a threat Result of the Wars: Dominant over western Mediterranean