Decline of the Republic

Do Now (U4D7)12/6/13

Complete the Tribune Do Now you picked up on your way in to class

Why would the death of a tribune cause Rome to devolve into civil war?

The Death of Gaius Gracchus

Decline of the Republic 140-60 BCE

Life change in Rome after the Gracchi brothers are killed

Rome plunged into a series of civil war

Rome’s army became more loyal to military commanders than to the Senate

Julius Caesar’s Rise to Power

Out of chaos emerged Julius Caesar

In 60 BCE, Caesar entered a political alliance with Crassus and Pompey

Known as the First Triumvirate

In 59 BCE, Caesar embarks on a nine year conquest of Gaul (Modern France)

Caesar conquers:Gaul

Extends Rome’s territory to the North Sea

Conducted first invasion of Britain

Caesar and Pompey

Fearful of Caesar’s fame, Pompey persuaded the Senate to order Caesar to disband his army

Caesar defies the order, and leads his army to the banks of the Rubicon River

How did Caesar’s conquest in Gaul change the relationship with Pompey?

Caesar crushes Pompey and his supporters

When Caesar returns to Rome, he forced the senate to make him Dictator

Kept other features of the RepublicBut, Caesar was the absolute ruler in Rome Caesar begins reforms in Rome

Public works to employ the jobless in RomeGave public land to the poorCreation of the Julian Calendar

How did Caesar’s actions affect his relationship with the Roman Senate?

Caesar’s Relationship with the Senate

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/03/0311_040311_idesmarch.html

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