5/18/20

Main idea: empire building the creation of the roman empire transformed roman government, society economy, and culture

Why it matters: the roman empire has served throughout history as a model of political organizations and control

By 100 bc enslaved persons formed and was almost 1-3 the population

After Caesar death, civil war broke out again and destroyed what was left of the roman republic

Military up held adding to the growing turmoil within the republic was a breakdown of the once loyal military.

207 years, peace reigned through the empire.

 58-50 BC Caesar led his legions in a campaign all over Gaul- won his people's loyalty and devotion

the gap between rich and poor grew wider

The numina were in charge of everything around the Romans and the Lares were powerful forces in charge of the Roman families

 civil war started again because Octavian accused Antony of plotting against Rome in Egypt with his girl Cleopatra


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