Turn in Mind Maps 5 th Period – under the map on the right

CD/CM Warmup What is a CD in history? ▫Facts! ▫Detailssss! What is a CM in history? ▫Whyyyy that fact is important. ▫How did it affect other things? In history, a good ratio is 2 CD:1 CM

Give me a CD about Greek… Geography Religion

The Roman Republic

Origins City-state Founded in 753 BC ▫“Romulus and Remus” Built on 7 rolling fertile hills On the Tiber River Midpoint of the Mediterranean Early Romans: ▫Latins, Greeks, Etruscans

The Republic Tarquin the Proud = tyrant Established a republic ▫Citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders Plebeians ▫Commoners who made up majority ▫Had right to vote, but couldn’t run for office Patricians ▫Wealthy landowners who had power

What do they need to make the republic “better”?

Government Consul ▫2 officials that commanded the army and govt. Senate ▫300 members from the upper class Dictator ▫Leader during time of crisis with absolute power Legion ▫Military units ▫Foot soldiers, calvalry, etc ▫Rome = Military masters

Roman Republic United States Consul Senate of judges chosen for one year Twelve Tables ▫List of rules that was the basis of Roman law Citizenship ▫All adult male landowners President Senate of 100 Supreme Court Constitution Citizenship ▫All native-born or naturalized adults

The Forum Public Center Heart of Roman Political Life

Rome Spreads Its Power Rome wanted to expand ▫Trade and Conquest Took control of Italy Wanted more! To get a lot of power, what do they really want?

Punic Wars 2 Big Boys at this time ▫Rome and Carthage 3 wars ▫Battling for control of the Mediterranean Carthage general ▫Hannibal ▫Brought 50,000 men ▫9,000 horseback ▫60 elephants Romans finally won Roman dominance

The future of Rome Going to growwww! Changes in government Trading empire Emphasis in: ▫Art ▫Literature ▫Religion ▫Architecture ▫Law ▫Entertainment