Julia Morgan Elementary

6th Grade

Ms. Hale

Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome

• Southern Italy• The Roman Republic

was established in 509 B.C.E.

• Greatest power of Italian peninsula

• Enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate

The Roman Republic

• Had major problems• Slaves are brought

back from each conquered land.

• Rome needs tax money to run the Republic.

• No police force in place.

Rome Conquers & Enslaves Many

Rome Needs Tax Money

• The government needs to pay the legions, build roads, sewers, aqueducts, arenas, and pay for the welfare program.

• To get this tax money, Rome uses tax farmers.

• The current system isn’t working.

Roman Armies

• Under the Republic, Rome did not have a police force. 

• Wealthy Romans hired guards.

• Wealthy Romans built private armies that clashed & battled.

• Rome's streets are not safe for citizens after dark.