Roman Empire 12-15-16
In the Beginning Overthrew Etruscans and formed a republic Two social classes Patricians Plebeians Plebeians wanted equal representation in government Tribune: protect the interest of plebeians in government
More Money, More Problems The Punic Wars Series of conflicts fought between Rome and Carthage Fought over land and trade rights http://www.history.com/to pics/ancient- history/punic-wars Rome claimed victory and enslaved the people of Carthage Julius Caesar Powerful general Conquered territory know as the Gaul Unrest among the plebeians over resources Military leaders and patricians feared Caesar Assassinated in Roman Senate Death brought an end to the Roman Republic and more civil wars
Julius Caesar… What does it mean to cross the Rubicon? http://www.history.com/topics/ancient- history/julius-caesar/videos/ancient-rome The great conspiracy against Julius Caesar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgPymD- NBQU The Fall of Rome http://www.history.com/topics/ancient- history/julius-caesar/videos/the-fall-of- rome?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free =false\
Question of the Day Describe Julius Caesar’s role in Rome’s transition from a republic to empire