The Birth of the Republic

The Birth of the RepublicRoman RepublicOverthrew cruel Etruscan ruling family the TarquinsFormed a republic- Citizens have powerUnited States is a Federal RepublicOver 200 years Rome conquers its enemies (Latins, Etruscans, and the Greeks)Controlled entire peninsula

What was the Roman confederation?A plan to rule new conquests:citizens for their friends, for example, the Latin.Others were made Allies:Free to run local affairsHad to pay taxesProvide soldiers for armyIf they did all the above = Citizenship

Why was Rome so strong?The Roman LegionExcellent soldiersOwned land- had to serveTough discipline - examplesProblem solvers?????

Military Formation Phalanx at firstWhat was wrong with this?Too slowHard to controlReorganized smaller groups called legions6,000 men divided up into 60 and 120 soldiers

WeaponsPilum- shield disabling weaponGladiusShort dagger for close fighting

Legion BreakdownCohort Legion broken down into six centuriesCenturion or Centuries are 80- 100 men units

Contuberium Contuberium Eight man tent groupCenturion commanding officer of a Century

StandardThe Roman Standard was a pennant, flag or banner suspended or attached to a staff or pole which identified a Roman legion. Rally point, symbol of pride, way to communicate during and after a battle.

Roman Eagle Standard

The Senate, the people of Rome

Sentus Populusque Rmnus