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Decline of the Roman Republic: Military Commanders

For Students 9th - 10th
A good account on the later years of the Roman Redpublic, it focuses on the military commanders that were in constant conflict over power. These commanders included, among others, Crassus and eventually Julius Caesar. This conflict led...
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Franco Cavazzi

History of the Roman Empire: Roman Dress

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the clothing worn by people in the Roman times, with particular emphasis on the toga, giving its size and color, directions on draping it, and occasions for wearing it. Also included is information on footwear and...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Times of the Gracchi: Causes of Civil Strife

For Students 9th - 10th
In a chapter from William Morey's 1901 textbook, he explains the make-up of the Roman populus at the beginning of the Late Republic.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Times of Marius and Sulla: Rise of Marius

For Students 9th - 10th
In this section of a chapter in William Morey's 1901 textbook, you will find out about Marius and his reorganization of the Roman army.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Rule of Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Julius Caesar's reforms of the Roman government in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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The Romans: The Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Trivia, artifacts and a brief history of the Roman Republic.
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Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Republic: The Brothers Gracchus

For Students 9th - 10th
This section gives a brief explanation of how the brothers influenced Roman society.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The Roman Republic was ruled by emperors for over 400 years. Learn interesting details about the most famous one, Caesar Augustus.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Republic to Empire: Government in Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Study two governments in Ancient Roman history and consider the differences and similarities which impacted the societies.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Pompey and Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains in this passage the conflict between Pompey and Caesar that rages across the Roman provinces.
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BBC

Bbc: The Fall of the Roman Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Rome began as a democracy and ended as an autocracy. Find out why and how this happened by perusing the following summary. Included are all the major players from Tiberius to Julius Caesar and Augustus.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Rome and the Provinces

For Students 9th - 10th
Rome's great strength was her brilliance in governing. Read how she organized and governed her provinces. The "law of nations", ius gentium, evolved into consistent justice throughout Roman lands.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide:republican Rome Struggle of the Orders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Guide provides a comprehensive discussion on the struggle of the orders, the conflict between the plebeians and patricians of the early Roman Republic.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Social War and the Rise of Sulla

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook to learn about the social war and Sulla's part in it.
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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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The History Cat

The History Cat: Roman Republic: Life in Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the societal levels in ancient Rome and how each group lived: the patricians, the soldiers in the Roman Legion, and the plebians. Describes a visit to the Roman bathhouses and the ingenuity of their design.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia's encyclopedia entry for Rome, the capital city of Italy, which became the capital during the days of the Roman Republic. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Institutions of Early Rome: The Early Roman Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how early government of the Roman city-state evolved. The foundation of the government under the Roman Republic was established during the Roman monarchy.
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Other

Victor Valley College: Notes on Rome: The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the beginnings of the Ancient Roman civilization-- touches on the Greek (Hellenistic) influences in forming the civilization.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Grievances of the Plebs

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey explains the tension between the Roman aristocracy, the patricians, and the plebeians with the establishment of the Republic. The First Secession of the plebeians brings some relief.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Wars With Veii and Gauls

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article you read how the Romans begin to reclaim and expand their influence throughout the Italian peninsula. The Gauls destroy Rome, but after their retreat, the Romans rebuild and continue extending their power.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Conquest of Central Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Romans have to deal with the pesky Samnites in order to establish their control over central Italy. After three wars, the Samnites make peace with Rome. The Romans again show their resolve, persistence, and organizational abilities.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Roman Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint overview provides a look at Roman history in which civil war plagued Rome from the beginning of the Roman Republic to the Pax Romana. Teacher, Tom Richey, provides us with numerous slides, both informative and entertaining.
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University of Pennsylvania

Corinth Computer Project: Roman Colony of Corinth

For Students 9th - 10th
An absolutely great site to include in your study of the Roman occupation of Greece. Lots of information on the current Corinth Excavations being done. Be sure to access the Quick Time movie of the forum in Corinth as it is today.