Transcript Caesar and the Decline of the Republic

Journal 9/7
Turn to page 156. Read “Ruling the
Mediterranean”, “Impact at Home”, and
“Making Attempts at Reform”. In what
ways did Rome go from a Republic, where
citizens participate in gov’t, to something
more oppressive?
Dictator:
Plebeians
Patricians
Veto
Senators:
Consuls:
Consuls:
Tribunes:
12 Tables: created by
the____________ so that they could:
Caesar and the Decline of the
Republic
From Republic to Empire
• Government officials
in Rome fight for power
• Roman citizens feel
ignored by: their gov’t
– Bands of citizen
soldiers become:
professional armies
– These armies are
more loyal to their
leaders than: the republic
Julius Caesar
• Caesar is a VERY !
popular military leader
• Caesar quickly gained
a loyal following
– Defied the gov’t
– Conquered lands w/: his
own army
– Made the Senate: name
him emperor for life. This, by
definition ended the
republic. Now Rome is an
Empire.
The Backlash
• Caesar tries to enact
reforms for the
betterment of Rome
• He also becomes the
absolute ruler: of the new
Roman Republic
• Members of the gov’t
feel: Threatened by Caesar's
power
• They plot to assassinate
Caesar