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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Slave Revolts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides lots of information on the three slave revolts that occurred in ancient Rome. Very thorough, drawing from ancient historical texts.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Spartacus

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biography of Spartacus from Ancient Rome. Learn about the gladiator who led a slave revolt.
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Spartacus: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a good chronology of the slave rebellion led by Spartacus. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The College of New Rochelle.
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Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Empire: Gaius Marius & His Roman Army Reforms

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Roman Empire explores Gaius Marius' role in reforming the Roman Army. Content includes a detailed biography. The article continues with Sulla and the Social wars, the decline of the Republic, and the end of the Republic.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Times of Pompey and Caesar:the Rise of Pompey

For Students 9th - 10th
In a passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, we learn of the military brilliance of Pompey.
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Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Empire: Marcus Licinius Crassus (D. 53 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how Crassus gained power in Rome, raised an army, became governor of Syria, and was eventually murdered.

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