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Around 100 BC Julius Ceasar was born into a political family.
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In 264 BC the first Punic War began. the war is fought between Rome and Carthage. Rome wins the war and the war ends in 241 BC.
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In 753 BC Rome was founded by two brothers, Romlulus and Remus.
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In 27 BC, Octavius appoints himself "Augustus", which means first emperor.
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In 44 BC, Julius Ceasar is killed on the ides of March by Marcus Brutus and other conspirators hoping to bring back the Roman republic, but a civil war breaks out instead.
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In 45 BC, Julius Ceasar became the first dictator of Rome. He defeated Pompey in the civil war and ended the Roman Republic.
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In 60 BC, Julius Ceasar returned from Spain and joined forces with Pompey and Crassus. They were known as "The First Triumvirate" or "The Three-Headed Monster" by their enemies.
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In 63 BC Julius Ceasar is elected to Pontifex and is well liked by the people.
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In 64 AD, much of Rome burns. Nero sets fire to Rome and Blames the Christians for it.
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In 65 BC Julius Caesar,is elected aedile, an influential position with responsibility for organizing games.
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From 73 BC to 71 BC, Spartacus leads a slave revolt of at least 90,000 people. The revolt is stopped by Marcus Crassus and Spartacus is killed.
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in 80 AD, the colosseum is built. The completion of the colosseum is celebrated with 100 days of games.
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In 509 BC Rome became a republic after the rule of King Tarqunius Superbus. The republic is ruled by Consuls and the Senate.
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The Second Punic War begins in 218 BC and ends in 202 BC. Because of this war Rome gains control over Spain.
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In 149 BC the Third Punic War began. Carthage falls in 146 BC and Romans enslave 50,000 Carthaginians. The victory gives Rome control of Carthaginian north Africa. The war ends in 146 BC.
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In 218 BC, Hannibal lead the Carthage army to attack Italy durring the second Punic War.