The Senate and People of Rome

Senatus Populusque Romanus

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

Government Responsibility

Republic Direct Democracy

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

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

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

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.