The Roman Republic and Empire Part III

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The Roman Republic and Empire Part III
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Julius Caesar

• Civil War engulfed Rome to decide who would have
  power
• Julius Caesar took control of the republic
• Conquered Gaul (France)
• Senate ordered him to stop and return to Rome
• His armies march on Rome
• Caesar as Dictator
• Gave jobs to jobless, land to the poor,
  citizenship to many people
• Assassinated by senators in 44 BC

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Julius Caesar 3 mins
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Assassination of Julius 3 mins
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Augustus the Empire

• Julius nephew Octavian becomes new ruler
  (Augustus Ceasar)
• Rome officially becomes an Empire
• Octavian rules from 31 BC to 14 AD
• Made sweeping changes and established a stable
  government

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Augustus Caesar 3 mins
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Pax Romana and Roman Culture

• During the Pax Romana, Romans experienced peace,
  order, and unity
• Trade flowed freely
• Merchants carried ivory, gold, spices, silk
• Ideas spread
• Emperor Justinian reformed Roman law code

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Fall of Rome 6 mins