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509 BCE
The Roman Republic is founded
The Roman Republic formed from a small city-state. The Romans overthrew their Etruscan conquerors. The Republic was formed because the Romans wanted to elect representatives that could rule on their behalf. Equality for all men, everyone could vote. -
499 BCE
Romans launch their empire building enterprise by taking control of its neighbours in central Italy
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Period: 499 BCE to 490 BCE
Romans launch siege of central Italy
The Romans start by taking control of its neighbors in central Italy. The Roman borders were thoroughly secured, and a strong military was put into effect. -
Period: 264 BCE to 146 BCE
Victory in Punic Wars against the empire of Carthage
The Roman Empire wins the wars against the Empire of Carthage. This victory has caused the Romans to expand their empire even more as well as achieving a higher level of self-glorification over this victory and pride. -
Period: 200 BCE to 200
High point of the Roman Empire
Little to no political conflict occurred. -
146 BCE
Victory in Punic Wars against the empire of Carthage
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27 BCE
Emperor grants title of Augustus
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Period: 27 BCE to 14
Emperor grants title of Augustus
Republic in Rome was no more, instead most of the power went to the emperor, who was also known as the ruler of the empire. The change in governmental systems was from a previous civil war. -
1 CE
High point of the Roman Empire
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10
Life of Paul
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Period: 10 to 65
Life of Paul
A follower of Jesus Christ, strong believer in Christianity. -
212
Roman citizenship
Roman citizenship was bestowed on free people of the empire. Citizenship, however, did not necessarily equate to full equality. -
301
Christianity becomes state religion of Roman Empire
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Period: 301 to 400
Christianity becomes state religion of Roman Empire
After much conflict revolving around the religion of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Emperor Theodosius makes it the Empire’s sole authorized religion. -
Period: 401 to 500
Western Roman Empire collapses
Diseases lower the population significantly, leaves lesser men to be on the defense of the frontiers and to maintain order, Germanic speaking people, living in the north, took advantage of this opportunity and soon infiltrated the Roman Empire, established their own kingdoms within Roman Borders and soon enough, took over the empire. -
500
Western Roman Empire collapses
