1. After the Punic Wars Thousands of ____________ were captured and worked on _________________ = huge estates. Thousands of ______________ returned from war without ________ or _______________. They moved to ______________ like Rome to find work. They became part of the _____________ _____________ Rich Romans became _______________ with money and luxury and tensions between the rich and the poor caused a ______________ ________. 123 Leads to Of ____ _________ ___________! Copyright © Clara Kim 2007. All rights reserved.

2. Eventually an ambitious and daring leader emerged to bring order to Rome The First _____________________= Julius Caesar, ________________ and Pompey Triumvirate = a ___________ of __________ leaders working _________________ in __________________ Caesar’s Reforms He became the ______________ ____________ of Rome = he had total power. He _________________ the _____________ by adding his friends ____________________ jobs for the poor and ___________________ land so more people could own land _______________ pay for soldiers military victories = very popular with the Romans. His soldiers were very loyal to their leader so Senate was afraid of his popularity and power. Pompey and some senators tried to take over power and Caesar defeated Pompey. After the civil war, Caesar was given more power. Senators didn't trust anyone who wanted to be a dictator and take their power. They thought he was trying to end the Republic. Caesar tried to get control of the senate by adding more senators who were loyal to him. Therefore, the senators felt their power was slipping even further. He granted citizenship to many Greeks. This made many Roman citizens angry. Why was Caesar Assassinated? Copyright © Clara Kim 2007. All rights reserved.

3. Caesar is assassinated _________________ = adopted son of Caesar defeats Mark Antony (Caesar’s best general Accepts title of ________________ = “_______________” and becomes Rome’s first _____________. During his rule Rome ___________ a time of ____________ and ________________ known as the ______ _____________ or “Roman Peace” This means he had absolute power Name:___________________ Copyright © Clara Kim 2007. All rights reserved.