The Roman Republican Structure: The Fall Of The Roman Republic

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The Roman republican structure was established with holding two monarchical elements on top of the government pyramid – two consuls who lead for elected period of one year, on an occasion they would elect a dictator who received a sole power and almost tyrannical rights for the period of his election.

The First Triumvirate was an unofficial contract between two of the consuls and one official: Pompey, Grassus and Caesar, who decided that the existing stage of government system is over corrupt and unable to function properly because of the oppression and opposition of the Optimates, who they believed were the core of the problem for the disabled Roman government. With certainty, there were also personal interest to have sole control over the

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Roman’s Early Empire Architecture Topic Description: I plan to write specifically about three structures, the Roman Forum, The Colosseum and the Pantheon. I have long been fascinated of Roman architecture, the style, how it was built, why it was built etc. and one day seeing these great structures in person myself. What I know about the Roman Forum already is that it was used basically like the city center, it contained temples, schools, courts, and used for trade of merchandise. I would like…

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How Did Julius Caesar Destabilize Rome

The Roman Republic, 509 BC to 27 BC, was governed using a democratic framework where elected officials, known as Senators, administered the business of the state. Rome was in a state of flux, transitioning from the deposed Monarchy of King Superbus. The Senate was seeking stability; however, it was beset by internal and external unrest. The Senate would succumb to these stressors and Rome would eventually become an Empire ruled by a single man. Senators were aristocratic and powerful, they were able…

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Cassius Dio's Influence On The Roman Empire

When thinking of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, there are many influential figures that come into the minds of others. The history of Rome would not have been the same without the impact of its greatest leaders. One of the most monumental people that left a significant meaning on Rome and its empire is Cassius Dio. Many areas of achievement that Dio acquired include: government, politics, war, and conquest. From being an overenthusiastic republican, a Roman military leader, to the mastermind…

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Lesson 1: The Mythical Beginnings Of Rome

T HE ROMAN REPUBLIC Lesson 1: The Mythical Beginnings of Rome  Reading: {Package, pgs 3-7}  Group Exercise: (Package, pg 7) Lesson 2: Geography of the Italian Peninsula – The Etruscans  Reading: {Text, pgs 163-168}  Questions: (1-3, pg 168) Lesson 3: The Roman Republic, Assemblies, and Magistrates  Reading: {Text, pgs 168-172}; Diagram: (Package, pg 8)  Question: (1, pg 178) Lesson 4: The Republic of Rome  Video: “The Republic of Rome”, (The History Channel)  Question(s): (Package…

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Julius Caesar American Revolution

Julius Caesar and the Revolution of Revolutionaries Joshua Oke Williamstown High School English Language Arts II Honors Mr. Kuhn May 19, 2024 Abstract In this paper, the assassination of Julius Caesar and William Shakespeare’s subsequent drama, are discussed in length with two topics in particular. The necessary targets needed to support a revolution, and the effects on the populace of such goals. As a reference, sources citing Caesar, Machiavelli, and Queen Elizabeth I will be used to show…

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The Spanish Civil War Draft BACKGROUND INFORMATION: There were a number of issues that had directly lead to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, The greatest of these was the long period of decline that Spain had suffered since the days of the Spanish Empire. The fall of the Spanish Empire was truly that of inflation. After Spain had flooded the world with silvernaturally the price dropped considerably. Aside from losing their prestigious place as best naval power in the world, Spain also had to rebuild an…

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Social Reform Essay

prohibition/temperance, suffrage, education Prisons prisons in Pennsylvania took place of crude jails and lockups experiment to see if prisoners reflect on their sins in solitary confinement experiment dropped b/c prisoner suicides ASYLUM MOVEMENT: structure and discipline would bring out moral reform Auburn system in NY enforced rules of discipline while also providing moral instruction + work programs Mental Illness Dorothea Dix social activist, discovered insane women were locked up in jail…

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Essay on History: Roman Republic and Bc Gaius Marius

Gaius Marius and the fall of the roman republic. Gaius Marius was the son of a small plebeian farmer near Arpinum. “1 Born of parents who were altogether obscure — poor people who lived by the labour of their own hands (Marius was his father's name, Fulcinia that of his mother), it was not till late that he saw the city p469or got a taste of city ways. In the meantime he lived at Cirrhaeaton,2 a village in the territory of Arpinum, in a manner that was quite rude when compared with the polished…

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Role of Women, Slaves, and Children Direct Democracy Oikos= Economics Roman Politics Comparison with Greeks Res publicae= “public business” Roman Republic: Senate (patricians) old men, high class Consuls heads of state, presidents, all together Tribune (representing the plebians) one job- stop legislation; veto; on half of the common people Secrets of Roman Success **Right to vote, right to have contracts, right to a trial, roman citizen= could not be put to death except cases of treason right to…

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Final Mexico Paper

BUS345-02—International Business Political System: Brandon Corcoran Legal System: Sabrina Cammilleri Culture: Edwin Albaraccin Abstract: Mexico’s political system has emerged as one that is comparable to that of the United States. It is a democratic, federal republic that contains multiple Chambers, or “Houses” that sets ground rules and regulations on a federal level. Even though the political system of Mexico has its organized manner, it does have its influence on the legal system. How so? Like all foundations…

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