Rise of the Roman Republic

Big Questions

1.       What factors led to the decline and fall of the Roman Republic?

2.       How did Imperial rule affect the vitality of the Roman Empire?

3.       What factors led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?

4.       How does the legacy of the Roman Empire affect us today?

Political Power in Ancient Rome

Tell me something about… 1. Etruscans2. Patricians3. Plebeians4. Republic5. Senate6. Tribunes7. Veto8. 12 Tables

What is a Republic?

• A system of government where a group of leaders is elected to govern as representatives of the people.

What influenced the Roman Republic?

Greek Democracy

Etruscan Tyranny

Adapted from schoolhistory.co.uk

Patricians? Plebeians?

Citizens?

Women

Slaves

Clients

Assembly?

Two Consuls?Tribunes?

Magistrates?

Senate?

Who Governed the Roman Republic?Left Out

Allies

Adapted from schoolhistory.co.uk

Patricians? Plebeians?

Citizens?

Women

Slaves

Clients

Assembly?

Two Consuls?Tribunes?

Magistrates?

Senate?

Who Governed the Roman Republic?

Men with lots of money and land

Peasant farmers and craftsmen

Left Out

Men who could:Vote, pay taxes, and fight

The two classes of citizens met here and voted for the following groups

•Governed the City.•One year term•Both had to agree to make a decision

•Looked after Rome’s money.•Served as judges

Protected ordinary people against unfair treatment

•Retired Magistrates•Gave advice to Consuls•Ended up controlling Rome

Allies

Important DevelopmentsTribunes of the People

Twelve Tables

Who’s Left Out?

Women

Slaves

Clients

Allies