What events led to the fall of the Roman Republic
-Civil Wars
-Octavian being victorious then named Augustus then becoming first Emperor.
When was the fall of the Roman Republic?
-When Caesar's great nephew Octavian/Augustus became the first Emperor
What effect did the Assassination of Julius Caesar have on the fall of the Roman Republic?
-Named Octavian his heir which led to his rise to power to Emperor.
-Sparked final round of Civil Wars inlcuding the Final War of the Roman Repiblic between Antony and Cleopatra against Augustus.
How exactly did Octavian become Augustus and Emperor?
-He went around pretending to support Rome contiuing to be a Republic while also reminding everyone it was him to restored it to that and refused to become dictator despite being offered the position many times.
-In 27BC he layed down all powers and so the Senate named him Augustus to honor him and gave him Imperium and Tribunal powers which gave him control over the legions and allow to veto and politician
-Augustus means the revered one
-He now rules Rome as an Empire and this is the fall of the Roman Republic.
Are these just thoughts or some ideas for questions?
ReplyDeleteThey are all very narrative in style. Try starting off the question with 'To what extent...'
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mr Stewart. But still, interesting ideas.
ReplyDeleteSmart move, Raffa!
DeleteWell, I still can't see a question! What about this:
ReplyDeleteTo what extent was Julius Caesar responsible for the collapse of Roman Republic?