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Julia Morgan Elementary
6th Grade
Ms. Hale
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome
• Southern Italy• The Roman Republic
was established in 509 B.C.E.
• Greatest power of Italian peninsula
• Enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate
The Roman Republic
• Had major problems• Slaves are brought
back from each conquered land.
• Rome needs tax money to run the Republic.
• No police force in place.
Rome Conquers & Enslaves Many
Rome Needs Tax Money
• The government needs to pay the legions, build roads, sewers, aqueducts, arenas, and pay for the welfare program.
• To get this tax money, Rome uses tax farmers.
• The current system isn’t working.
Roman Armies
• Under the Republic, Rome did not have a police force.
• Wealthy Romans hired guards.
• Wealthy Romans built private armies that clashed & battled.
• Rome's streets are not safe for citizens after dark.