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The Roman Empire The Republic Collapses Economic Turmoil – Gap between rich and poor widens as Roman Republic grows. – Farmers and former soldiers lose to large estates and become homeless. – Two tribunes, Tiberius and Gaius, try to help the poor, but are murdered. – Civil war—conflict between groups within the same country begins. The Republic Collapses Military Upheaval – Military becomes less disciplined and disloyal. – Soldiers recruited from the poor; show loyalty only to their generals The Republic Collapses Julius Caesar Takes Control – Military leader Julius Caesar is elected consul in 59 B.C. – Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey form a triumvirate—a group of three leaders. – Military victories give Caesar increasing popularity and power. – Pompey fears Caesar’s growing power and challenges him. – Caesar defeats Pompey’s armies in Greece, Asia, Spain, and Egypt – Caesar is named dictator for life in 44 B.C. The Republic Collapses Caesar’s Reforms – Caesar makes reforms: grants wider citizenship, creates jobs for the poor. – Group of senators opposes Caesar and murders him on March 15, 44 B.C. The Republic Collapses Beginning of the Empire – 43 B.C. Caesar’s supporters take control; become Second Triumvirate. – Octavian, Mark Antony, Lepidus alliance ends in jealousy and violence. – In 31 B.C. Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s forces are defeated at Actium – Octavian accepts title of Augustus, “exalted one,” and rules Rome. A Vast and Powerful Empire Pax Romana – Under Augustus, Rome moves from a republic to an empire. – Power no longer resides with citizens, but in a single ruler. – Rome enjoys 200 years of peace and prosperity known as Pax Romana A Sound Government – Augustus, Rome’s ablest ruler, creates a lasting system of government. Glorifies Rome with beautiful public buildings Sets up a civil service to administer the empire A Vast and Powerful Empire Agriculture and Trade – Agriculture is the most important industry in the empire; 90% of Romans farm. – Common coin, denarius, makes trade within empire easier – Rome has a vast trading network which includes China and India. – Network of Roman roads links the empire to Persia and Russia. The Roman World Slaves and Captivity – Slavery is a significant part of Roman life in both cities and farms. – Some slaves become gladiators; forced to fight to the death. Gods and Goddesses – Early Romans honored guardian spirits and gods Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. – Worship of emperor becomes part of official religion of Rome. The Roman World Society and Culture – Rich live well; most people are poor, receive grain from government. – 150 holidays and Colosseum events were created to control the masses.