From Republic to Empire!!! Mrs. Baum’s Social Studies

Morning work If someone who had a knack for telling the future told you to beware a certain date without giving you details, would you be careful on said date? Why?

SPI 7.1 Analyze the legacy of the Roman Empire

Questions Who was Julius Caesar? Why was he so popular? What happened due to his popularity?

Disorder in the Republic Problems were mounting The poor were rioting The rich were waging war with each other Immigrants were moving into the city Who can fix this??? Cicero – a philosopher Tried to get the upperclass Romans to work together Wanted to limit the power of the Generals Wanted to restore checks and balance system

Julius Caesar Roman General Ruled Rome with his two friends Army loved him Conquered nearly all of Gaul Was a gifted speaker Ruled Rome with his two friends Pompey Crassus

The Beginning of an Empire Julius Caesar became too popular Pompey had the Senate order Caesar to give up his army Caesar said no Caesar marched back to Rome This was illegal Caesar won the war and declared himself dictator

Caesar’s Reforms He granted citizenship to several conquered people He expanded the Senate Added many friends and allies Created jobs for the poor Started colonies where poor could own land Increased pay for soldiers Invented a new calendar

Share with a Partner “To cross the Rubicon” means to do something in which there is no turning back. This phrase came about because why…?

The End of Caesar Caesar was getting more and more popular This worried many of Rome’s wealthy The power of the wealthy get less and less with his popularity

The End of Caesar Caesar was getting more and more popular This worried many of Rome’s wealthy They needed to end his reign On March 15th 44B.C. Julius Caesar was stabbed to death in the Senate Chamber “Et tu Brute”

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