1. The Fall of the Republic
Chapter 8 Section 3
The Fall of the Republic

2. Chapter 8 Section 3 Questions
2 prominent brothers, _____________, worked to bring reforms to the early Republic.
Julius Caesar was seen as a ___________ by Rome’s lower classes.
The ___________ is a reform of Caesar’s that affects us today.
The members of Rome’s 2nd Triumvirate were Lepidus, Antony, and ______________.
The great public speaker Cicero called for a representative government with limited powers & was against _______________.

3. Trouble in the Republic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Julius Caesar
Rome Becomes an Empire

4. Trouble in the Republic
The gap between the rich patricians and the poor plebeians grew, & farmers especially suffered.
Latifunda were large farming estates created when wealthy Romans bought small farms.
Marius, a former military leader was appointed counsel & promised land to poor men if they became soldiers.
Sulla drove Marius out of Rome, & declared himself dictator. Ruled for 3 years.

5. Julius Caesar
A triumvirate is a political alliance of 3 people. Caesar, Crassus, & Pompey formed the first triumvirate after Sulla left.
Julius Caesar marched on Rome & defeated Pompey’s forces after Crassus died in battle.
Caesar declared himself dictator for life.
Julian Calendar – created during his rule.
Caesar had many enemies as well as supporters . “Ides of March” – death plot.

6. Rome Becomes an Empire I. II
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