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218
Hannibal invades Italy
Hannibal leads army to attack Italy. This is part of the Second Punic War.(218 B.C.) -
509
Rome becomes a Republic
The last king is expelled and Rome is now ruled by senators. There is a constitution with laws and Rome becomes a complex republican government. (509 B.C.) -
Dec 1, 753
Rome is founded
Rome was founded by Romulus. Romulus was the first of the seven Roman kings. (753 B.C.) -
Julius Ceasar becomes first Roman dictator
Julius Caesar defeats Pompey in a civil war. He becomes the supreme ruler of Rome. End of the Republic (45 B.C.)