*From Republic to Empire
- Roman Republic grows
- Govt. Corruption
- Reform efforts lead to civil war
- 48 BC Julius Caesar
- Senate killed him(believed he desired to be king)
- Results in Civil War
- 31 BC Octavian Augustus
- Ruled with Absolute or complete power.
- 500years republic ends
- Age of Roman Empire began
- 200 year period that follows= Pax Romana
- ie strong govt, reduced taxes, more jobs
- Woman gain more freedom
- However, some emporers were bad
- Pacified people with free food, races, gladiator fights.
