1. Augustus used the Pax R.O.M.A.N.A. to establish two centuries of peace

2. R oads are built, travel is safer  “All roads lead to Rome.” http://www.utexas.edu/courses/romanciv/lif e%20and%20society/basalt.jpg

3. O rder helps to develop a uniform rule of law  Roman troops are stationed permanently in provinces. http://webu2.upmf-grenoble.fr/Haiti/Cours/Ak/Images/Antiquite36.jpg The Twelve Tables in the Forum

4. M oney is made uniform (the same) which expands trade http://www.traces.nu/coins_roman/denarius_marcus _antonius_legx_1b.jpg http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/history/jmoore/RomanTradeRoutesMap.jpeg

5. A returned stability to the social classes = less class conflict  Plebeians and even former slaves are allowed to serve in the Senate. http://www.bible-history.com/rome/pompeii_husband_wife.gif

6. N ow the family becomes more important  Adultery was punishable by death.  Penalties were established against people who remained unmarried. http://www.abcgallery.com/A/almatadema/alma2.JPG

7. A civil service is created to keep the government running  Direct representatives of Augustus are sent out to the provinces. http://pointofview.bluehighways.com/images/roman_senate.jpg

8. Reflection  Which letter of ROMANA would you most like if you were poor? Rich?