Who and what exactly constituted the Roman republic? Mr. Green begins this history presentation by detailing Julius Caesar's rise to power and his impact on the republic. He reviews government structure and leadership roles, achievements of Caesar's rule, and finally a discussion on the general value of the Roman republic and whether or not it was worth preserving.

Concepts

julius caesar, the roman republic

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Additional Tags

julius caesar, patrician, plebian, consul, first triumvirate, mark antony, punich wars, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• Speaker moves through material very quickly, so consider using the video as a review or to glean very general themes, rather than for instruction on more specific information

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Compares Caesar's rule with past Roman dictators, such as Marius or the Roman general Sulla
• Considers historical foundations of Caesar's rise as an emperor
• Provides a lesson plan and student worksheet packet for extended instruction

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2