The Roman Empire

Today, not in class, we talked about the Roman Empire. The expansion between Rome wealth and boundaries triggered the lower class and broke down the military order. Two tribunes, Tiberius and Gaius, thought of an idea to help the poor: limit the size of estates and give land to them. Unfortunately, they both died terrible deaths, leading to a period of civil war. Then Julius Caesar comes along and joins forces with Crassus and Pompey. Caesar was elected as a consul and dominated as a triumvirate- group of 3 rulers, and then appointed himself of governor of Gaul. Caesar governed as one with total power, which made him a threat. On March 15, 44 BC, Caesar was stabbed to death. After his death, Octavian joined forces with Mark Antony and Lepidus, making this the second Triumvirate. However, this triumvirate ended because of jealousy and violence. He got rid of Lepidus and then defeated Mark Antony and his girlfriend, Cleopatra. He then restored aspects of the republic and took the title of Augustus. Because of Octavian, peace reigned throughout the land, which became known as the Pax Romana ("Roman Peace"). Even after his death, Rome maintained their stability. They emphasized the value of discipline, strength, and loyalty. Rome had slaves and believed in. gods and goddesses.