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The Senate and People of Rome
Senatus Populusque Romanus
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The Republic
• Kings overthrown, formed a republic (representatives)
• Power was not shared equally:–Rich citizens had more political power–Without vote: women, slaves and people born in
the provinces (conquered territory) • The Republic lasted 450 years
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Government Responsibility
Republic Direct Democracy
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The Punic WarsAs you watch the short video on the Punic
Wars between Rome and Carthage, take notes on the following details:–Major generals –Causes of the wars–Effects of the wars–Important details
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Problems with Expansion• Gap between rich and
poor increased– Small farmers can’t
compete with large estates (latifundia)
– 1/3 of population slaves
– Returning soldiers can’t find work
– Leads to unemployment
• Causes class tensions
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Reform• Tiberius & Gaius Gracchus – Tribunes & brothers– Propose: reclaim land taken by
patricians and give back to plebeians, public funds to buy grains
• Senate: saw as a threat to their power
• Brothers were killed • Civil wars follow – Allow for the rise of a powerful
leader Julius Caesar
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A Eulogy for Caesar1. Read the Biography & Short Story about Caesar2. Fill in the T-Chart with facts that show good
things Caesar did and bad things he did.3. Then you will write a eulogy about Caesar from
point of view the point of view of a Roman citizen. You should decide whether you think Caesar was a good or a bad leader and include information from you T-Chart prove your point.
4. Be creative and informative! This will help make sure you understand the life, accomplishments, and faults of Caesar.