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800 BCE
The Beginning of Rome 11th +
Latins founded Rome and lived there. Over time, Rome developed into a wealthy city-state. (From the textbook) -
509 BCE
The Creation of the Republic 6th +
The Romes rebelled against the Etruscans and Roman leaders began to create a republic. At that time, a republic form was developed in Rome. (From the textbook) -
490 BCE
The Creation of the Assembly 8th +
Plebeians formed an assembly and elect legislative representatives called tribunes. Assembly established government branch and legal systems, which helped the Romans rule the republic. (From the textbook) -
450 BCE
The Publication of the Twelve Tables 7th +
The government of Rome published the Twelve Tables, which set down the rights and responsibilities of citizens. (From the textbook) -
88 BCE
The Beginning of the Civil War 5th —
With the expansion of Rome, the tension between patricians and plebeians triggered a war between the two groups. The war set the stage for the end of the Roman Republic -- and the birth of the Roman Empire. (From the textbook) -
46 BCE
The First Emperor: Julius Caesar 4th +
Julius Caesar was the first Romans General that built a bridge across the Rhine and commenced the invasion of Britain. The achievement provided Caesar’s the supreme military power.
Citation:
“Top 10 Important Events in Ancient Rome History.” AncientHistoryLists, 19 Jan. 2018, www.ancienthistorylists.com/rome-history/top-10-important-events-ancient-rome-history/. -
44 BCE
Julius Caesar Was Assassinated 2nd —
The Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15(Ides of March) 44 BC by his own senators. Caesar's death precipitated the end of the Roman Republic.
Citation:
“Top 10 Important Events in Ancient Rome History.” AncientHistoryLists, 19 Jan. 2018, www.ancienthistorylists.com/rome-history/top-10-important-events-ancient-rome-history/.
“Assassination of Julius Caesar.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Mar. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Julius_Caesar#cite_note-:0-28. -
27 BCE
The Beginning of Roman Empire 1st +
Octavian won the internal war for power, which put an end to the Roman Republic. Octavian became the ruler of the Roman empire. His rule began a period called the Pax Romana. (From the textbook) -
330
The Move of the Capital 9th +
Emperor Constantine moved the capital of the weakened empire from Rome to Byzantium. He created the Constantinople in Byzantium. The creation of Constantinople would have a profound effect on Europe: it was the bulwark against invasion and conquest from the East for 1000 years.
Citation:
“Rome.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Mar. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome#Legend_of_the_founding_of_Rome. -
330
The Spread of Christianity in Rome 10th +
Emperor Constantine made Christianity lawful throughout the empire. That means Christianity began in the Roman Empire. (From the text book) -
395
The Division of Rome 3rd —
The empire was divided into an Eastern Empire and a Western Empire with two different emperors. That marked the decline of Rome and the beginning of Middle Ages. (From the textbook)
Citation:
“Rome.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Mar. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome#Legend_of_the_founding_of_Rome. -
476
The End of Rome 12th —
Invaders overthrew the last Roman emperor and ended the Western Empire. That marked the end of Rome. (From the textbook)
