1. Decline of the Roman Republic

2. Post Punic Wars Roman Expansion
Treatment based off of proximity to Rome
Closer to Rome = full citizenship
Further from Rome = protection; taxes

3. Post Punic Wars Creation of “Latfundia” Huge estates
Peasants forced off land and into cities
This caused more problems in the cities

4. Causes of Collapse Spread of slavery in the agricultural system
Rome had many slaves, and this put many small farmers out of business
Slaves made up about 30% of Rome’s population

5. Causes of Collapse Migration of small farmers into the cities
Unemployment
Inflation of Rome’s currency (money)
Money lost value

6. The Republic Collapses
Two Tribunes (plebs) try to reform
Tiberius and Gaius
Giving land to the poor, limiting latfundia
Both were assassinated (133 & 121 B.C.E.)
Civil War followed

7. Military Leaders Take Control
Julius Caesar