Chapter 11 Lesson 2 Rome As a Republic

Sections • Section 1: Government of Rome • Section 2: Punic Wars

Section 1: Government of Rome • Patricians – Wealthy people – Could have government positions • Plebeians – Everyday people – Could not have government positions • Both – Paid taxes – Voted – Can’t marry outside of class

Section 1: Government of Rome • Three branches of government 1. Made Laws 2. Daily Affairs of government 3. Judges • Checks & Balances

• Consuls Section 1: Government of Rome – 2 Patricians – One year term – Can veto each other • Praetors – Judges • Senate – 300 Patricians – Life term – Helped consuls • Assembly of Centuries – Elected consuls & praetors – Passed laws

Section 1: Government of Rome • Council of the Plebs (494 BC) 1. History – Before council Plebs had no political power – Plebs revolt and cause patricians to make COP 2. Function – Elected Tribunes • Tribunes spoke of plebian concerns • Tribunes can veto govt. decisions • Eventually can make laws

Section 1: Government of Rome • Civic duty – Responsibility citizens helped country – (Cincinnatus is an example) https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=71 e. Y 67 Ht 4 Lo

Section 1: Government of Rome • Twelve Tables – First carved written laws – Shown in a Forum • Law of Nations – Laws applied to newly conquered people and Roman citizens Summary of Rome’s Government https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=e. Qlw. Fi. E 0 Lsw&list=PLrg. W 5 Yc 2 JTZ p. PEJIHc 5 RL 5 Oen. Omkul. L-W

Section 2: Punic Wars • First Punic War (264 BC-241 BC) 1. Purpose of War • Rome wants to take Sicily from Carthage – Rome copies Carthaginian ships (but better!) – Naval Battles 2. Results • Rome takes Sicily

Section 2: Punic Wars • Second Punic War (218 BC-202 BC) 1. Purpose • Carthage wants Spain – Carthaginian general Hannibal attacks Rome from land • Surprised Rome from attacking from Alps with elephants! – Roman general Scipio takes Spain and attacks Carthage • Hannibal goes back to home and loses 2. Results • Rome takes Spain • Carthage has no navy

Section 2: Punic Wars • Third Punic War (146 BC) – Purpose • Finish off Carthage – Burn city to the ground – Results • Carthage exists no more • And another one! – Rome conquered Greece! https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=n. Uo. Vm. Ao 9 FH 8