1. Aim: Why did the Senate fear Julius Caesar's Reforms in Rome? Do Now : What is a Republic?

2. What does this artist’s rendition of Caesar’s assassination say about the incident? Who wears the traditional white of the “good guys” and who wears black? In your view, who is “good” and who is “bad in this event? Or should this event be described in such “black and white” terms? PP Design of T. Loessin; Akins H.S.

3. JULIUS CAESAR 100 - 44 B.C. “When could they ever say, that talk’d of Rome, that her wide walks encompass’d but one man?” The play, “Julius Caesar,” I, ii ~ William Shakespeare PP Design of T. Loessin; Akins H.S.

4. Review – Rome Becomes an Vast Empire

5. The First Triumvirate 60 BC - Caesar and two other generals, Gnaeus Pompey and Licinius Crassus, formed the First Triumvirate. Triumvirate – a group of three rulers. Gnaeus Pompey 106 - 48 BC Julius Caesar 100 - 44 BC Licinius Crassus 115 BC – 53 BC

6. JULIUS CAESAR  Became a military hero from his campaign in Gaul  Returns to Rome, after Crassus is killed by Parthians.  Pompey and Caesar serve as Consuls  Caesar has the love of the people  Pompey has the Senate behind him, but becomes Jealous of the Caesar.  Caesar and Pompey fight in a civil war, Pompey is killed in Egypt.  Caesar is now Dictator For Life. PP Design of T. Loessin; Akins H.S. Bronze statue of Caesar today in the Roman forum. PP Design of T. Loessin; Akins H.S.

7. Caesar Tries to Reform Rome Caesar’s Reforms 1. granted Roman citizenship to many people 2. expanded senate - gave people from Gaul a voice 3. created jobs and gave land for poor 4. Adopts Egyptian calendar – 365 Days (Called now Julian Calendar) 5. increased pay for soldiers

8. Caesar is Assassinated in 44 B.C.

9. 44 BC -Senate feared he wanted to be king, murdered him March 15 th – the Ides of March The Assassination of Caesar March 15 th, 44 BC “Beware the Ides of March” “Et tu, Brute?”

10. What does this artist’s rendition of Caesar’s assassination say about the incident? Who wears the traditional white of the “good guys” and who wears black? In your view, who is “good” and who is “bad in this event? Or should this event be described in such “black and white” terms? PP Design of T. Loessin; Akins H.S.