1. Today: End of the TYRANUS REX and Rome Becomes a Republic
4/17/08 BR- What are appropriate reasons for citizens rebelling against their government?
Today: End of the TYRANUS REX and Rome Becomes a Republic

2. Assignments: Due Monday
Study Questions:
1. What is the common bond between government under the monarchy and government under the republic?
2. Describe some structural changes in the Republic as it grew over time.
3. Why was the Roman army so active during the 500 years of the republic?
4. Describe the circumstances under which the senate could appoint a DICTATOR and what were the powers and duties of the office?
5. Describe some ways that the government protected against leaders becoming too powerful.
6. What is the moral of the story of Cincinnatus?
7. Who was actually responsible for the destruction of the Tarquins? Remember this name..

3. Assignments: Due Monday
Important People -
Lucretia
Tarquinius Sextus
Tarquin the Proud
Horatius
Cincinnatus
Important Vocabulary -
Senate, republic, assembly, consul, dictator, aedile(“eh-dial”), magistrate, praetor (“preh-tor”)

4. Ch. 3 - The Story of Lucretia (loo-kret-ee-ah)
Read on Page Let’s Discuss..
Exit Slip- 15 Points
What are the circumstances surrounding the end of the monarchy?
Are their “legendary” reasons and more realistic reasons?
How does this compare to the American Revolution?