1. The Fall of the Roman Republic
Julius Ceasar
The Fall of the Roman Republic

2. Fall of the Roman Republic?
What were the problems with Imperial Rome?
What were the attempts made at reform?
Widespread unemployment of Plebeians
Massive food shortage when city is overpopulated
Corruption in senate
Distributing lands and farms
Bridging gap between Plebeians and Patricians

3. Julius Ceasar was born in 100 B.C. to a wealthy family in Subura, Rome
He was a renowned general for his military might
Ceasar will become allies with other powerful men around Rome
Who is Julius Ceasar?

4. Ceasar: The General
Ceasar gained fame for conquering lands in Gaul, modern day France
Writes the Commentaries, a firsthand account about his conquests that were written for the Plebeians to promote his image
The Commentaries described the people of Gaul as barbaric further helping the propaganda of Caesar to the plebeians

5. Triumvirate
Triumvirate was an alliance between Ceasar, Pompey, and Crassus
Men traded positions as Consul to assure they always had an ally in power
Pompey was a respected general and mentor
Crassus was known as the richest man in Rome

6. Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus are immediately suspicious of each other
Caesar was suspicious of Crassus but closer allies with Pompey
Crassus is killed at Battle of Harran 
Pompey who was married to Caesar's daughter before her death is now even more fearful of his status in alliance
Triumvirate

8. Caesar vs. Pompey
Following the death of Crassus, Caesar is most popular member of Triumvirate
Pompey is Consul at the time and is jealous of Caesar's status
Pompey orders Caesar to return to Rome and face the senate for crimes against the empire

9. Caesar vs. Pompey
Caesar returns to Rome but with his legions behind him to fight Pompey
Pompey hears of this and orders Caesar to stop at the Rubicon in Northern Rome
Caesar, crosses the Rubicon effectively starting a civil war between the former friends
"Crossing the Rubicon" means to cross a line that you cannot go back on

10. Caesar vs. Pompey
Caesars powerful armies destroy the armies of Pompey.  This leads to Caesar proclaiming proof that Pompey was not a good general
Caesar is greatly outnumbered but defeats Pompey and forces him to flee Rome
With Pompey defeated the Senate is no more and Caesar made Dictator

12. Dictatorship Caesar is named dictator for life in 46 B.C.
As Dictator Caesar will rule unchallenged as the singular ruler
Caesar promises to bring reforms that corrupted Republic could not bring

13. Reforms
Caesar wants to keep his promises to the Plebeians, employing the jobless and giving public land to the poor
Caesar grants citizenship to many conquered peoples and allows for conquered provinces to have representation in government
As dictator he will update the tax structure and use an Egyptian based calendar that is very similar to the modern one

14. The Ides of March
Julius Caesar has been murdered in Rome!! Who could have done this?
The suspects are the people of Gaul, the Senate, the Military, or
    the Plebeians
Rank the suspects and list a reason why they could be guilty or why they could be innocent.

15. The Ides of March https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a HYzn9y_B1M
The Senate were the killers of Caesar, jealous after losing their power and ability to control the government
On March 15th, 44 B.C. Caesar was stabbed 23 times by the senators after they called him for a meeting but set up an ambush
The assassins included Caesar's trusted friend Brutus showing the unpopularity of the dictator with the Patricians 
The Ides of March

17. Aftermath of Caesar
Caesar's death leads to more civil wars affecting Rome
Octavian, Caesar's grandnephew and Mark Anthony, the chief general of Caesar's army hunt down their allies killers
Octavian and Mark Anthony will now fight for control of Rome with Octavian eventually winning and becoming the first emperor of Rome

18. Homework
Was the age of Caesar good or bad for Rome? Write in 8-10 sentences if the end of the Republic was a positive based on the past two days of notes.