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INTRODUCTION
The next expansion period lasted from 145-44 B.C.E. In this time, Rome conquered Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt and Gaul.
WAR AGAIN! FUN
If you couldn't guess by the subtitle, Rome warred once again. A group of slaves lead a rebel against the government in this expansion; the Roman army, of course, eventually won. This was definitely not the end of the wars, though. Julius Caesar, a highly charming and influential politician, was leading a great and powerful army and conquering many places for Rome. Julius ended up conquering Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt and Gaul. General Pompey, backed by the Senate, did not agree with what Caesar was doing. They told Caesar not to come back to Rome, but he, of course, did not comply. Backed by his great army, he made his way to Rome, engaging in a civil war with Pompey and his army. Eventually, the men of Caesar's army killed Pompey, and the Senate, filled with fear, elected Caesar as dictator for life.
CLOSING
The third period of expansion for the Roman people was highly influential. In this period, Julius Caesar took power; although, not everyone found it pleasant. The places Caesar conquered gained the protection of his army, but this meant that they would have to pay taxes. Overall, mixed feelings could be felt for this period of expansion, depending on who you were; but it certainly ended up pleasantly for Julius Caesar, who was now dictator for life.
The next expansion period lasted from 145-44 B.C.E. In this time, Rome conquered Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt and Gaul.
WAR AGAIN! FUN
If you couldn't guess by the subtitle, Rome warred once again. A group of slaves lead a rebel against the government in this expansion; the Roman army, of course, eventually won. This was definitely not the end of the wars, though. Julius Caesar, a highly charming and influential politician, was leading a great and powerful army and conquering many places for Rome. Julius ended up conquering Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt and Gaul. General Pompey, backed by the Senate, did not agree with what Caesar was doing. They told Caesar not to come back to Rome, but he, of course, did not comply. Backed by his great army, he made his way to Rome, engaging in a civil war with Pompey and his army. Eventually, the men of Caesar's army killed Pompey, and the Senate, filled with fear, elected Caesar as dictator for life.
CLOSING
The third period of expansion for the Roman people was highly influential. In this period, Julius Caesar took power; although, not everyone found it pleasant. The places Caesar conquered gained the protection of his army, but this meant that they would have to pay taxes. Overall, mixed feelings could be felt for this period of expansion, depending on who you were; but it certainly ended up pleasantly for Julius Caesar, who was now dictator for life.