1. Aim: How did Augustus lay the foundation for stable government in the Roman Empire
GH1.2.12
I.II.XII

2. Aim: How did Augustus lay the foundation for stable government in the Roman Empire
Materials: PowerPoint, handout
HW 12: questions 6 and 7 p.136
Vocabulary: Pax Romana, Augustus, princeps, civil service, census, self-government.
Do Now: Complete the Anticipation guide of becoming Caesar

3. Aim: How did Augustus lay the foundation for stable government in the Roman Empire
Task 1: How did Augustus lay the foundation for stable government in the Roman Empire?
Emperor Octavian Title of Augustus and Princep.
Goal: Bring peace, order, unity and prosperity.
How: - Created an efficient civil service to enforce laws
- Rewarded people for their talent not merit.
- Restored allegiance to Rome
- Ordered a census
- Set up a postal service
- Introduced new coins.

4. Aim: How did Augustus lay the foundation for stable government in the Roman Empire
Task 2: How was life during the Pax Romana?
Lasted about 200 years (Why? Efficient emperors)
Equality before the law
Legions and fleet protected the empire
Knowledge, art and ideas were spread and encouraged.
Rome was beautified (aqueducts, temples, roads, public baths, and government buildings were built)
A policy of bread and circuses was introduced. (entertainment and food was made possible)

5. Aim: How did Augustus lay the foundation for stable government in the Roman Empire
Closure: In a paragraph explain how did Augustus lay the foundation for stable government in the Roman Empire.