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Assignment Name the twin brothers who supposedly founded Rome Define republic What are the differences between patricians and plebeians? How long was the consul’s term? How many soldiers made up a Roman legion? What were the names of the wars fought between Carthage and Rome? What was the name of the great Carthaginian general? What animal did Hannibal use to cross the Alps in the 2nd Punic War? Name at least 2 things the Romans did to destroy the city of Carthage The Roman Empire Brings Change Expansion Creates Problems in the Republic Problems: Widening gap between rich and poor. ¼ of population is poor Slave labor Homelessness Corruption The Republic Collapses Gracchus Brothers Tiberius (133 BC) Gaius (121 BC) Tribunes who tried to help the poor of Rome Very radical thinkers Senators conspired and killed them Civil War follows their deaths Roman Civil War Changes in the character of the army had led to the rise of politically powerful military leaders. Generals recruited the poor as soldiers Promised them land Replaced citizen soldiers Monday Night Roman Death Match!! Sulla Gaius Marius VS 2 Generals Sulla Gaius Marius Between 88-82 BC, they waged war with each other. Sulla wins Dies soon after Brought temporary order to Rome Leaders Emerge Triumvirate Julius Caesar Brilliant General and strategist Crassus Wealthy Roman Pompey Popular War Hero and General Dominated Rome for 10 years Caesar Takes Control 58-50 BC Caesar led a successful campaign in Gaul. Fought with his men in battle Won their respect and loyalty Often sent messages back to Rome, to gain support. Senate, with Pompey’s urging, ordered Caesar to disband his army. Caesar invades Rome!!!!!! January 10, 49 BC Caesar crosses the Rubicon River and invades Rome. “Burned his Bridges” Pompey flees Rome Caesar defeats Pompey multiple times 46 BC, returns to Rome Senate names him Dictator for life Caesar’s Reforms Absolute Ruler Granted citizenship to people in provinces Expanded the Senate Created new job Construction of new buildings Created new colonies, so the landless could own land Increased pay for soldiers Caesar’s Assassination Ides of March Killed by 23 senators Good friend Brutus assisted Civil War breaks out