Civil War - a conflict between two groups of people within one country. A violent civil war followed the death of two brothers named Teberius and Gaius. They were two political figures who attempted to help Rome's poor by making reforms and giving land to the poor.
Julius Caesar - joined forces with Crassus and Pompey to be elected consul. these three men ruled Rome as a triumvirate, or group of three rulers. Caesar eventually turned on his old friend Pompey after being told to disband his legions, killing him and marching on to Rome. When he returned home he had the support of the military and most of the civilians. In 44 BCE he was named dictator, then eventually dictator for life. During his short career, Caesar made several reforms helping the common citizens, rather than the wealthier people. Several people feared losing power, others viewed him as a tyrant. Cesar was assassinated by a group led by Marcus Brutus on March, 15 44 BCe.
After Caesar's death civil war broke out. Among the victors were Mark Antony and Octavian. The eventually became political rivals after 10, years, their brutal feud ending in Antony's suicide. Octavian is named "Augustus" and is Rome's first official empire.
Pax Romana - the period of peace throughout the roman empire from 27 BCE to A.D 180. 207 years of peace and prosper except for border disputes with tribes on the edge of the empire.
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