Focus 11/19 After the defeat of Carthage in the Punic Wars, Rome began to expand. As Rome became bigger, more and more people came under Roman control. The Romans increased trade and brought in slaves to work on large farms. As the slaves poured in, the gap between the rich and poor increased. Point for Discussion: How could the use of slaves hurt the economy? Term to Know: Contemplate Critical Lens: Rome's economy became stronger immediately after the Punic Wars Critical Lens: Rome's economy became stronger immediately after the Punic Wars

ROMAN EXPANSION AND THE END OF THE REPUBLIC Roman Expansion

ROMAN EXPANSION Romans increased territory brought in more trade Romans increased territory brought in more trade

ROMAN EXPANSION New Class of wealthy Romans emerge New Class of wealthy Romans emerge New wealth brings threat of corruption New wealth brings threat of corruption Division between the rich and poor begins to grow Division between the rich and poor begins to grow

ROMAN EXPANSION More Money, More Problems More Money, More Problems

Roman Expansion Wealthy Romans build huge estates called Latifundias Wealthy Romans build huge estates called Latifundias

Roman Expansion Widespread use of slaves hurt small farmers Widespread use of slaves hurt small farmers

Focus 11/20 The Roman Republic expanded and a great deal of wealth began to pour into Rome. The new found wealth had a positive impact, but also some negatives. The Senate became corrupt and attempts at reform were ignored by the Patricians. Eventually, Rome was thrown into Civil War. Point for Discussion: Why did the Patricians resist reform? Point for Discussion: Why did the Patricians resist reform? Term to Know: Deception Term to Know: Deception Critical Lens: The use of slaves weakened Rome's economy. Critical Lens: The use of slaves weakened Rome's economy.

Romans Attempt Reform Tiberius and Caius Gracchus attempt reform Tiberius and Caius Gracchus attempt reform Use tax money to buy food for the poor Use tax money to buy food for the poor Redistribute land to the poor Redistribute land to the poor Patricians become angry at Gracchus reforms Patricians become angry at Gracchus reforms

REFORMS FAIL Riots and Civil War hit Rome for next 100 Years Riots and Civil War hit Rome for next 100 Years

REFORM FAILS Julius Caesar emerges from the chaos Julius Caesar emerges from the chaos

CLOSURE Explain why expansion began to have a negative impact on Rome. Explain why expansion began to have a negative impact on Rome. Why did the Patricians become angry with the Gracchus brothers’ attempts at reform? BE SPECIFIC!! Why did the Patricians become angry with the Gracchus brothers’ attempts at reform? BE SPECIFIC!!