They would lead until Caesar had enough military experience out of France to come in and defeat both their armies to become dictator. This would eventually lead to his death along with civil wars after bringing the Roman Empire down. It seemed to be a step backward for civilization due to the fact when the Roman Empire was at its peak there was free elections, new finding in science, art, literature and other fields of education. Along, with a stable government where people could pick their senators. However during the middle ages this all seemed to come crashing down, due to civil wars and peoples push for power over the entire Empire.
How did Augustus establish and maintain his power? After the assassination of Julius Caesar in March 44BC, Augustus went to Rome to claim his inheritance and to avenge the death of his great uncle Julius. After liaising with Marc Antony and Lepidus to form an alliance called the triumvirate, they gained revenge over the murderers of Julius and divided the empire between themselves. However, Octavian was set to gain undivided power over Rome, in doing so; he gradually stripped his triumvirate of power and gained the favor of Rome. Octavian placed Lepidus in Pontius Maximus, which provided him with little power in politics; however Marc Antony would be more of an obstacle, as he had now equal rule of Egypt with his wife Cleopatra.
“Battle Cry of Freedom”. The Civil war Era, James McPherson. Oxford University Press. NewYork, 1988 James McPherson James McPherson tackles problems in his one-volume history of the Civil War, Battle Cry of Freedom. The reasons are evident: the war that separated the country in the mid nineteenth century still drives a wedge between some; the war, its causes, and effects were abundant and difficult and affected nearly every part of American society; and it seems that the bloodier, more complex the event, the more words we use to describe, and justify its events and effects.
The Roman Empire experienced a unique early history that left a mark on the country of Italy and the surrounding countries till this day. Political change was a common thing in the Roman Empire between 60 C.E- 100 C.E. For one thing, the 3rd Century Crisis, which took place from 235-284 C.E, was a time of suffering and instability in Rome that led to many changes including the frequent change of rulers during this period, and the fall of the economy due to the over spending of the Empire that was needed to pay for military troops and expenses because Rome needed protection from outside forces like Germanic tribes and Barbarians. Also, between 284 C.E- 305 C.E, when Diocletian pulled Rome out of the crisis and became emperor, many changes were made regarding how things were sold, and how professions were chosen by individuals of the empire. Some of the changes that
The Roman Republic was facing internal problems that would cause it to ultimately collapse into the Roman Empire. Including social unrest between the classes and military entering into politics, among other reasons, the Roman Republic crumbled under itself and gave way to the beginning of new government. A second triumvirate ended with civil war and the Republic was over; however, Octavian created the Roman Empire in its place. Because of the stabilizing government, strong legal system and increasing trade, the Pax Romana was able to remain tied together for about 210 years. The Roman Republic was struggling to remain in power but the social unrest was a not a helping factor in helping the Republic to last for a while longer.
Veterans could not go back to farms Latifundia- abandoned land acquired by wealthy The Gracchi Tiberius Gracchus (168-133 B.C.E.) land reform Threatened senate, killed Tiberius after elections Politicians called populares Supporters of Senate called optimates “the best
The Fall of the Roman Empire Rome was a great empire with a lot of great ideas, like the invention of roads and the first republic. But along with those great ideas came bad luck resulting in Rome’s failure and ending the civilization all together in the end. Rome had psycho leaders and great leaders. But all thoughs bad leaders really made a toll on Rome. Rome had a lot of great rulers like Julius Ceaser or Augustus.
There were many strengths and weaknesses presented by the emperor Nero during the Julio-Claudian period. The strengths included grain supply to Rome was ensured, Claudius’ building projects, the aqueducts and Ostia were completed, a programme was established under Seneca to look after the economic welfare of the provinces and trade was encouraged throughout the empire by getting rid of harbour taxes, effectively setting up a ‘free trade’ system. However Nero became extravagant showing many weaknesses during his reign such as increasing taxes, renew the treason trials to raise funds, performed in the public, and failed to acknowledge the importance of the army and the Praetorian Guard. Nero was born in AD37. Nero was the son of Agrippina the younger.
Even in the nation that prided itself on the migratory nature of its settlers and founding fathers, the people of the Great Depression were oppressed in their own land of birth. The Great Depression and the United States economy breakdown happened under the presidency of Herbert Hoover. When it came time for President Hoover to run for presidency again he wouldn’t run, so Franklin D. Roosevelt ran and won by a landslide. He changed many things in his term such as not letting banks reopen until they were stabilized and he then established the New Deal. The New Deal was a bunch of established programs which helped to curb the unemployment by hiring people for various projects.
Caesar emerged victorious, and was made dictator for life. In 44 BC, Caesar was assassinated by senators who opposed Caesar's assumption of absolute power and wanted to restore constitutional government, but in the aftermath a Second Triumvirate, consisting of Caesar's designated heir, Octavian, and his former supporters, Mark Antony and Lepidus, took power. However, this alliance soon descended into a struggle for dominance. Lepidus was exiled, and when Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra of Egypt at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, he became the undisputed ruler of Rome. With his enemies defeated, Octavian took the name Augustus and assumed almost absolute power, retaining only a pretense of the Republican form of government.