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The first Romans
Latines
Built the original settlement at Rome on Palatine Hill
This is where Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf
Greeks
Established colonies in southern italy and sicily
Brought Greek ideas to italy
The Etruscans
Came from northern Italy
Skilled metalworkers and engineers
Had a writing system with an alphabet that the Romans adopted
Greatly influenced Roman architecture
Introduced the arch
Outside of greece, one of the most advanced civilizations in europe during this time
Not much is known abu them since there are no Etruscan history documents or literature
The early republic
The etruscans were the group that helped Rome grow into a large city
Under the etruscans, Rome was ruled by a king until 509 BC
King Tarquin the Proud was a tyrant and was overthrown by Brutus, the founder of the Roman Republic
The roman republic
Set up after King Tarquin was overthrown in 509 BC
What is a republic?-
A form of government in which power rest with the citizens who have a right to vote for their leaders
Citizens were free-born males only
SPQR
Senatus Populusque Romanus
The roman republic- Patricians and Plebeians
Patricians- wealthy landowners who had most of the power
Believed that their ancestors gave them power to make laws
Plebeians- farmers, artisans, and merchants that made up most of the population
Were roman citizens with the right to vote
Could not hold most government jobs
Eventually, rome’s leaders allowed plebeians to form their own assembly and elect representatives called tribunes
Worked to protect the rights of plebeians
Roman Republic Government
Dictator- chosen by the consuls and elected by the Senate in times of crisis
They had absolute power for six months to make laws and control the army
Why allow for this?- so that things will get done faster because what he says goes
Twelve Table Tablets
Became roman law
Roman Republic- Military
The military was a very important part of making Rome into a major power
All citizens who owned land were required to serve in the military
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Roman Treatment of people taken over
Area right next to Rome, such as the Latins, became full rom citizens
In other area of italy further away, groups became citizens, but could not vote
In areas outside of italy, groups became allies
Groups were able to govern themselves but were expected to supply troops when needed and not make treaties with others
This lenient policy allowed the Roman Empire to last a long time
Rome vs Carthage- Punic Wars, 264-146 BC
First punic war was fought for control of Sicily and the western mediterranean islands
Lasted 23 years, 264-241 BC
Rome won
The second punic war was started by Carthage to get revenge from the previous loss
Lasted 16 years, 218-202 BC
Rome won
Hannibal, a brilliant Carthaginian general, led a massive surprise attack on Rome
Led a force of 50,000 infantry, 9,000,60 cavalry, and 60 elephants up through spain, france and into Italy crossing the Alps in the process
Lost nearly half of his men and most of his elephants before reaching the romans
For almost ten years, Hannibal marches his men up and down Italy
Had a lot of victories, but ultimately lost when Romans (scipio) attacked Carthage, forcing Hannibal to return home
Rome won
Third Punic War
Rome went on the offensive and laid siege to Carthage
The romans burned the city and 50,000 people were sold into slavery
With carthage out of the picture, Rome would continue its conquests in the upcoming decades
VIDEO NOTES
Latin would not be the base languge
Italiany mercinaries, took Sisicly and people fight back
Carthigenies bailed them out
1million men in war
Halmicar Barca returns to Carthage
Could not pay their army. Hires new mercinaries to fight old ones
Carthage went to europe, son swore rome to vengence
Army form Afica became a force to be reconed with
Han founded Barcino AKA Barcilona
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