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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Rise of the Romans: C. 264 27 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module creted by Tom Richey, with videos, lesson guides and primary resources from which students learn about the rise of the Romans from the beginning of the Republic through the end of the Roman Civil Wars. Topics include the...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Fall of the Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains some of the reasons the Roman Empire collapsed, how Roman cities and towns fell into ruins, and how barbarian groups took over with there being no strong Roman militia to keep lawlessness in check.
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Other

The Romans: The Fall of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Trivia, artifacts, and the history of the fall of the Roman Empire.
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A&E Television

History.com: How Julius Caesar's Assassination Triggered the Fall of the Roman Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
In the first weeks of 44 B.C., Caesar was proclaimed "dictator for life." His life, though, wouldn't last much longer. Fearful that the concentration of absolute power in a single man threatened the republic's democratic institutions,...
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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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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Alaric

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides detail about Alaric and the sack of Rome. Includes photos, timeline and links to further reading.
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Other

Armenian History

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.