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VI. Julius Caesar Rise to Power A. Caesar was leader of the Armies which conquered Gaul B. He used his army to take over the senate and become dictator of the Roman world in 48 B.C. C. In 45 B.C. Caesar was the only consul and dictator for life D. He reorganized the government, however the senate thought the dictator was like a king E. Caesar was killed by senators in 44 B.C.- civil unrest lasted for 13 years F. Octavian, Caesar’s adopted son took control G. In 27 B.C. the senate awarded the leader the title of “Augustus” which means highly respected H. Augustus Octavian - first emperor of Rome VIII. Roman Empire • Roman empire stretched from Britain to Mesopotamia and all the land around the Mediterranean Sea • They were proud and called the Mediterranean Sea “Our Sea” • Augustus was an intelligent ruler, he first ignored the senate, but then embraced them in order to gain their trust and loyalty • The senate and the people were so grateful that they gave Augustus as much power as he wanted (peace and prosperity) IX. Governing Conquered Peoples • Rome divided conquered lands into provinces which allowed the people to be free • Governors and armies were not involved unless there was unrest • Rome did not force their way of life however Rome required natural resources and money(taxes) for the exchange of safety • Eventually many people led Roman lives and followed Roman Religions and languages X. Emperors • Two worst leaders were Nero and Caligula (both were insane) o Caligula thought he was a god who spoke to his horse for counsel o Nero was a murderer • The next five emperors were good, • Hadrian may be the greatest emperor o Built good fair government - laws protected women, children, and slaves o Laws were the same throughout the Empire o The military was refocused so that soldiers defended their home provinces o Hadrian encouraged learning • Marcus Aurelius was last of the 5 good emperors