Early Republic Legal System and Achievements

City on Seven Hills Latin's Settled along the Tiber River

City on Seven Hills Romulus and Remus –Mother was Latin woman, Father was Mars (god of war)

Romans EtruscansShared peninsula with the Etruscans

Romans Romans learnedRomans learned –Alphabet

Romans EtruscansShared peninsula with the Etruscans Romans learnedRomans learned –Alphabet –Arch construction

Romans EtruscansShared peninsula with the Etruscans Romans learnedRomans learned –Alphabet –Arch construction –Gods and Goddesses

Roman - Latins Romans conquer Romans conquer – 509 BC - Latins drive out the Etruscans Greek City States

Roman - Latins Romans conquer Romans conquer – 509 BC - Latins drive out the Etruscans Greek City States Success due to diplomacySkillful diplomacy Well trained army –Roman Legion –Roman Legion – 5000 man units –Loyalty, courage, respect for authority

Res Publica - Republic Senate – Senate – most powerful legislators Patricians300 members all Patricians Landowning upper class (Aristocrats)

Senate 300 members all Patricians Landowning upper class Consuls Consuls – elected by Senate Supervise business, government, and armies Res Publica - Republic 509 BC Latins drive out the Etruscans Res Publica - Republic

Tribunes Plebeians Represent the Plebeians – Farmers,merchants, and traders VETORight to VETO Res Publica - Republic 509 BC Latins drive out the Etruscans Res Publica - Republic

Dictator Elected in time of war Res Publica - Republic 509 BC Latins drive out the Etruscans Res Publica - Republic

“Greece has conquered her rude conqueror.”

Hellenistic Culture + Romans = Greco – Roman Civilization

“Greece has conquered her rude conqueror.” Hellenistic Culture + Romans = Greco – Roman Civilization Literature Philosophy Art Architecture

Law of 12 Tables 400 BC – early part of the Republic The Twelve Tables came about as a result of the long social struggle between patricians and plebeians All Citizens would be treated equally

Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity

Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law

Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law Accused can face the accusers. Can be defended

Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law Accused can face the accusers. Can be defended Decisions based on Fairness

Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law Innocent until Proven guilty Accused can face the accusers. Can be defended Decisions based on Fairness

Applied to all Citizens 5 Basic Principles Created Stability and Unity All Citizens are Equal under the law Innocent until Proven guilty Accused can face the accusers. Can be defended Guilt must be clearly established Decisions based on Fairness

Other Achievements In notes list other Achievements of the Roman Empire

Roman Aqueducts Concrete Newspapers Welfare

Bound Books - Codex Granite Brick Roads Arches Julian Calendar