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509 BC- Rome becomes a republic
264 BC- First Punic War begins
218 BC- In the second Punic War, Hannibal invades Italy
31 BC- Octavian defeats the forces of Anthony and Cleopatra
284 AD- Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome
476 AD- Western Roman Empire falls

Ancient Rome was founded in 753 BC. Mars and a Latin Prince were stranded and raised by wolfs. They choosed the location because of the soil and location. three groups settled in Rome between 1000 BC to 500 BC and they were Latins, Greeks and Etruscans. Between  \


Early Republic

600 BC Etruscan became king of Rome. Rome covered 500 square miles. The last king of Rome was Tarquin ]the proud and was out of office in 509 BC. Republic is a form of government in which power is given to the citizens.

Government under the republic

balanced government. consuls commanded the army. The senate was a branch of the government. dictator leader of a government. A large military units were called legions.

Rome spreads its power

Romans took over Italy and beat the Etruscans. Rome's location made it easy access for riches of the land ringing the Mediterranean sea. Traded wine and olives. 264 Carthage and Rome went to war. This started the Punic Wars. Between 264 and 146 BC. The mastermind of Carthage was general Hannibal. He assembled 50,000 infantry, 9,000 cavalry and 60 elephants.

Rome Triumphs

Scipio lead the Romans to victory over Hannibal in 202 BC. Rome victories gave them power in the western Mediterranean. Then they conquered the east in 70 BC.