Roman Beginnings…

1. Roman Beginnings…

2. Roman Beginnings… Rome started with the Latin Tribe on the Italian Peninsula in the Tiber River Valley around 2000 B.C.

3. Italian Peninsula Powers

4. Etruscans

5. Etruscans • The Etruscans took over the Latins in 800 B.C.

6. Etruscans • The Etruscans took over the Latins in 800 B.C. • A Latin-elected, Etruscan-born king ruled over the Latins

7. Etruscans • The Etruscans took over the Latins in 800 B.C. • A Latin-elected, Etruscan-born king ruled over the Latins • The king kept a Latin advisory council called the Senate

8. Etruscans • The Etruscans took over the Latins in 800 B.C. • A Latin-elected, Etruscan-born king ruled over the Latins • The king kept a Latin advisory council called the Senate • The Senate was made up of land owners or Patricians.

9. Etruscans • The Etruscans took over the Latins in 800 B.C. • A Latin-elected, Etruscan-born king ruled over the Latins • The king kept a Latin advisory council called the Senate • The Senate was made up of land owners or Patricians. • The common people were known as Plebeians.

10. Eventually…

11. Eventually… The Tarquin (Etruscan Family) Dynasty was overthrown.

12. Eventually… The Tarquin (Etruscan Family) Dynasty was overthrown. Rome forms its own government.

13. The Roman Republic

14. The Roman Republic Republic: Citizens elect representatives to run the government.

15. The Republic

16. The Republic • Established in 509 B.C.

17. The Republic • Established in 509 B.C. • Gives each “tribe” of Rome representation in the government.

18. The Republic • Established in 509 B.C. • Gives each “tribe” of Rome representation in the government. • Uses two different branches to run the government

19. The Roman Republic

20. The Roman Republic Senate

21. The Roman Republic Senate Consuls

22. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers Consuls

23. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers 300 Members Consuls

24. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers 300 Members -Proposed Laws Consuls

25. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers 300 Members -Proposed Laws -Lifetime Terms Consuls

26. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers 300 Members -Proposed Laws -Lifetime Terms -Nominated Consuls Consuls

27. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers 300 Members -Proposed Laws -Lifetime Terms -Nominated Consuls -Consuls appoint vacancies Consuls

28. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers 300 Members -Proposed Laws -Lifetime Terms -Nominated Consuls -Consuls appoint vacancies Consuls Chief Executive

29. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers 300 Members -Proposed Laws -Lifetime Terms -Nominated Consuls -Consuls appoint vacancies Consuls Chief Executive Two Positions

30. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers 300 Members -Proposed Laws -Lifetime Terms -Nominated Consuls -Consuls appoint vacancies Consuls Chief Executive Two Positions -One year terms (to limit their power)

31. The Roman Republic Senate Law Makers 300 Members -Proposed Laws -Lifetime Terms -Nominated Consuls -Consuls appoint vacancies Consuls Chief Executive Two Positions -One year terms (to limit their power) -During war time one is chosen to act as dictator

32. But…

33. But… Only Patricians could be part of the government.

34. Plebeian Plight for Equal Rights

35. Plebeian Plight for Equal Rights • 509B.C. - Republic created: Plebeians are citizens with the right to vote, but they could not hold political office

36. Plebeian Plight for Equal Rights • 509B.C. - Republic created: Plebeians are citizens with the right to vote, but they could not hold political office • 494B.C. - Formation of the Plebeian Assembly and Tribunes

37. Plebeian Plight for Equal Rights • 509B.C. - Republic created: Plebeians are citizens with the right to vote, but they could not hold political office • 494B.C. - Formation of the Plebeian Assembly and Tribunes • 451B.C. - Twelve Tables created: Ensuring the right to protection of the law for all Roman citizens

38. Plebeian Plight for Equal Rights • 509B.C. - Republic created: Plebeians are citizens with the right to vote, but they could not hold political office • 494B.C. - Formation of the Plebeian Assembly and Tribunes • 451B.C. - Twelve Tables created: Ensuring the right to protection of the law for all Roman citizens • 287B.C. - Plebeian Assembly evolves into the Popular Assembly with near equal status to the Senate

39. Rome Expands…

40. Rome Expands… • North - Took over the Etruscans

41. Rome Expands… • North - Took over the Etruscans • South - Took over the Greeks

42. Rome Expands… • North - Took over the Etruscans • South - Took over the Greeks By 270B.C. Rome ruled all of central and southern Italy

43. Punic Wars

44. Punic Wars • Series of three wars over 100 years… Carthage versus Rome

45. Punic Wars • Series of three wars over 100 years… Carthage versus Rome • First War: 241B.C. - Sicily

46. Punic Wars • Series of three wars over 100 years… Carthage versus Rome • First War: 241B.C. - Sicily • Carthage controlled part of Sicily, Rome wanted it as a buffer

47. Punic Wars • Series of three wars over 100 years… Carthage versus Rome • First War: 241B.C. - Sicily • Carthage controlled part of Sicily, Rome wanted it as a buffer • Fought by ships

48. Punic Wars • Series of three wars over 100 years… Carthage versus Rome • First War: 241B.C. - Sicily • Carthage controlled part of Sicily, Rome wanted it as a buffer • Fought by ships • Rome won!

49. Hannibal

50. Hannibal • 219B.C. -Carthaginian General Hannibal attacks Rome