Roman Republic

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Roman Republic
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Location

• The city-state of Rome is where it started.
• Built on 7 hills to make it easy to protect if
  they were attacked.

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Legend

• The city of Rome was founded by the twins Romulus
  and Remus on April 21, 753 BC.

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The Greeks Influence

• From the Greeks, the Romans learned the Greek
  alphabet, architecture, and literature.

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The Birth of a Republic

• A cruel family ruled Rome.
• Romans did not like this so they overthrew them.
• Set up a Republic
• This type of government citizens have power

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Why was Rome strong?

• Excellent soldiers
• Conquered Italy
• Smart planners
• Built military settlements in the areas they
  conquered.
• Built roads so they could travel faster

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• Roman Confederation-created to rule people they
  conquered.
• Allies were the people they conquered.
• Free to run their own local government
• But had to pay taxes
• Provide soldiers