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The Legacy of Ancient Greece and Rome OrganizerThe Legacy of Ancient Greece and Rome Organizer
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The Legacy of Ancient Greece and Rome

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Where did the inspiration for the US government system come from? From the ancient Greeks and Romans, of course. Scholars define nine terms relating to Greek and Roman government, complete a graphic organizer, and list the greatest influence of Roman democracy.

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ancient greece, ancient civilizations, ancient rome, the united states senate, the united states congress, republics, types of government

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7th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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Graphic Organizers
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