1. Julius Caesar A brilliant military commander
51 B.C. conquered Gaul (France)
Roman Senate was afraid of his power, ordered Caesar to disband his army
Caesar refused and took his army to Rome

2. Julius Caesar He crushed the army sent to stop him
Forced the senate to make him dictator
Between 48 & 44 B.C. he launched many reforms
His enemies in the senate were jealous of his power and assassinated him

3. Augustus Caesar Julius Caesar’s grand-nephew took over after his death
Augustus Caesar ruled Rome from 31 B.C.-14 A.D.
During his rule Rome went from a Republic to an Empire