1. TA 6B
The Roman Empire

2. The Roman Empire Brings Change
Expansion Creates Problems
The unequal distribution of land
Large estates called latifundia were owned by rich landowners.

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These farms were worked by slaves. (Cheap labor that made up one third of Rome’s population.)

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Small farmers and soldiers could not compete and they lost their farms and became part of the urban poor.

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Tensions are created between classes and this helps cause the collapse of the Roman Republic.

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The Republic Collapses
The brothers, Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, try to reform Rome in order to help the poor.
Both of them die violently and a civil war follows.

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Roman generals now use the promise of land to the urban poor in order to gain recruits that are loyal to them and not to Rome.

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Julius Caesar
Two generals, Gaius Marius and Lucius Sulla fight a civil war. Caesar emerges after the war as a virtual dictator.

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Caesar leads a group of three rulers called the First Triumvirate

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After serving as consul for a year Caesar is appointed Governor of Gaul (France) which he conquers.
Fear of his power is rising in Rome and he is ordered to disband his legions and return to Rome.

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Caesar refuses and marches his legions to Rome which causes another civil war.

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He defeats his opponents and returns to Rome in 46 B.C.. He is appointed dictator for life in 44 B.C.. The Empire is formed.

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He attempts to reform Rome but he is assassinated in 44 B.C..

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Civil War begins again
A second triumvirate is formed
Octavian, Caesar’s nephew, becomes sole ruler in 31 B.C..

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A Vast and Powerful Empire.
Peace lasts for 207 years and it is called Pax Romano.
The Roman Empire has million people
One million live in Rome.

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The Empire is based upon agriculture and trade.
90% of people are farmers, and most food is locally produced.

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Trade is made easy with common currency the denarius.
Trade is also fostered by Roman roads. These made travel, trade and communication easier.

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Life in Imperial Rome.
Rome was administered by a well trained civil service which assured the grain supply, tax collection and the postal service.

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Political stability was assured by what were called the 5 Good Emperors 96 – 180 A.D.. These were men who led Rome with the support of the Army and the people.

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The heart of Roman society was the family.
Paterfamilias – father of the family – he ruled.

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2. Women had nearly the same status as men
They could own property and testify in court.
They could not vote.
Women stayed at home, were not formally educated but privately.

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Slavery was an integral part of Roman life and they made up one third of the population.
Slaves were war captives.
Children of slaves were also slaves.

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Roman law stated that slaves were property.
Strong healthy males were often made to become gladiators and fight in the arena.
Slave revolts occurred – Spartacus was the most successful.

24. HW: TA 6 C Read pages: 168 - 172 Copy and Define Terms (8) page: 172
Copy and Answer Questions 13 & 14 page: 184
Copy Chart on Page 164