1. F.A.L.L.S. The Roman Republic F.A.L.L.S. for many reasons. The Decline of the Roman Republic

2. F F all related to the pressures of new social and economic conditions.  Political leaders often resorted to violence to solve problems instead of compromise. http://www.ancientworlds.net/aworlds_media/ibase_1/00/04/06/00040687_000.gif

3. A A huge migration of small farmers into cities = no jobs

4. L L ots of slaves from newly conquered territories  By the fall of the Republic, between 1 & 3 million people living in Rome were slaves. (~35% of population!!)  Slave rebellions in places like Sicily (led by Spartacus) led to grain shortages and chaos.  By the fall of the Republic, between 1 & 3 million people living in Rome were slaves. (~35% of population!!)  Slave rebellions in places like Sicily (led by Spartacus) led to grain shortages and chaos. http://www.sbceo.k12.ca.us/~vms/carlt on/Rome_Reading_1.html

5. L L oss of value of Roman money, inflation

6. S S park = Death of Julius Caesar and the fighting over his heir (44 B.C.)  Julius Caesar took power as part of the First Triumvirate (a group of three leaders).  Caesar wrestled power away from the other two leaders and in 49 B.C. became the dictator of Rome.  Many Senators, led by Brutus, felt he was too powerful and conspired to kill him.  On March 15, 44 B.C. (The “ides” of March), Caesar is ambushed and killed by members of the Senate.  Julius Caesar took power as part of the First Triumvirate (a group of three leaders).  Caesar wrestled power away from the other two leaders and in 49 B.C. became the dictator of Rome.  Many Senators, led by Brutus, felt he was too powerful and conspired to kill him.  On March 15, 44 B.C. (The “ides” of March), Caesar is ambushed and killed by members of the Senate. http://www.sbceo.k12.ca.us/~vms/carlton/Rome_Reading_1.html

7. ReflectionReflection  After looking at FALLS, and the factors for the collapse of Rome, what will a new leader need to do in order to keep Rome from completely collapsing?