The Rise of the Roman Republic (circa. 800-44 BCE)

Objective I am learning about Ancient Rome and different types of economies. The purpose of this is to be able to understand that different regions have different perspective,

I. The Geography of Early Rome Jumble of plains, river valleys, hills and mountains The Alps and the Appenines More open geography makes political unification easier than in Greece Geography explains Roman expansion City of Rome itself Rome = center of the Mediterranean world

Founding of the Roman Republic Legend says Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, god of War, founded the city where they were rescued from the Tiber River and cared for by the she-wolf. (753 B.C.E.)

Task As you read chapter 33 individually, take notes on the following: The Patricians create a Republic The Plebeians Rebel The Plebeians get Rights

Processing What influence did the Roman Republic leave behind?