1. The Etruscans and the Rise of the Roman Republic
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The Etruscans and the Rise of the Roman Republic

2. What You Should Know About the Etruscan Heritage and the Rise of Rome
Standard: 6-2:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of life in ancient civilizations and contributions to the modern world.
Indicator: 6-2.4
Describe the expansion and transition of the Roman government from monarchy to republic to empire, including the roles of Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar (Octavius).

3. Today You should be able to…
Describe the expansion and transition of the Roman government from monarchy to republic

4. Trade and the Mediterranean World

5. Map of Ancient Italy

6. Also known as the Tarquin Family
The Etruscans
Also known as the Tarquin Family
conquered Rome
ruled over Rome for more than a century
established a monarchy (a King)
undivided rule by a single person
Rome grew in wealth and power

7. The Etruscans
Began to treat their people cruel
Romans rebelled
Romans overthrew their king

8. Rise of the Roman Republic
Mid 8th century BC- 509 BC
Rome Ruled by Monarchy
509 BC
Raids on Italy lead to expulsion of kings and founding of Roman Republic
Rome distances itself from Etruria (Etruscans)
392 BC- Fall of Etruria (Etruscans) to Rome

9. The Roman Republic
Romans established the “Roman Republic”
lasted almost 500 years
continued to grow
trade
caused Rome conflict with Carthage
conquests
expanded control throughout Mediterranean region because Rome won wars

10. Trade Traded: Minerals silver copper tin Pottery Perfumes Spices Wine
Oil and Olives
Wheat
Amphorae to transport wine

11. Conquests
Ancient Romans fought many battles and wars in order to expand and protect their empire.
The Punic Wars  The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC. Carthage was a large city located on the coast of North Africa. This sounds like a long way away at first, but Carthage was just a short sea voyage from Rome across the Mediterranean Sea. Both cities were major powers at the time and both were expanding their empires. As the empires grew, they began to clash and soon war had begun. 

12. Conquests
There were three major parts of the Punic wars and they were fought over the course of more than 100 years.
First Punic War ( BC):
The First Punic War was fought largely over the island of Sicily. This meant a lot of the fighting was at sea where Carthage had the advantage of a much stronger navy than Rome. However, Rome quickly built up a large navy of over 100 ships. Rome also invented the corvus, a type of assault bridge that allowed Rome's superior soldiers to board enemy navy vessels. Rome soon dominated Carthage and won the war.

13. Second Punic War (218 - 201 BC):
Conquests
Second Punic War ( BC):
In the Second Punic War, Carthage had more success fighting against the Roman legions. The Carthage leader and general, Hannibal, made a daring crossing of the Alps to attack Rome and northern Italy. This crossing was made more famous because he also brought a large number of elephants with him. Hannibal was a brilliant general and won several battles against the Romans. However, despite fighting for 16 years, Hannibal wasn't able to conquer the city of Rome. When Rome counterattacked his homeland of Carthage, Hannibal was forced to retreat. The final battle in this war was the Battle of Zama where the Roman general Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal.

14. Conquests Third Punic War (149 - 146 BC):
In the Third Punic War Rome attacked the city of Carthage. After three years of laying siege to the city, the Roman army broke through the walls and burned it to the ground.

15. Think, Turn and Talk, and Share
What is a monarchy?
What is a republic?
Sequence the events that allowed Rome to transition from a monarchy to a republic.

16. Your Notes About Rome’s Transition from Monarchy to Republic

17. Exit Slip
The Etruscans were a family who controlled Rome for over 100 years. What was another name for this family?
What type of government was present in Rome under the rule of the Tarquin family?
How were the citizens of Rome able to become the “Roman Republic?”
Describe how the Roman Republic was able to grow and expand its territory?