Directions

• Please find your assigned seats, take out your “History Notebook” or a blank piece of paper. Please place your backpack on the floor; we will begin shortly.

Scholars Pledge We the students of the Santa Ana Unified School District, pledge to be dedicated to scholarship. We will strive to succeed and build an honorable future. We will make our city proud by being respectful and responsible. We shall not only ensure success for ourselves, but we will also encourage success in others.

Respect • Raise your hand.• Don’t be rude to the teacher or fellow

classmates.• Listen to your teacher and peers.• “Treat others how you would like to be treated.”• Never laugh or gossip about a fellow student.• Don’t disrupt the class, others are trying to

learn.

The Roman Republic

On your Timeline

• Add: In 509 B.C. The Romans overthrew their king and set up a republic.

(Don’t Write)SPQR: Senatus Populusque RomanusThe Senate and the People of Rome

Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture

NamePeriodDate

What is a Republic?

• A Republic is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture

NamePeriodDate

What is a Republic? A Republic is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

What are citizens And citizenship?

• Citizens in Rome are free men who could vote for their leaders and own property.

• Slaves which were war captives, were owned by citizens and had no rights.

Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture

NamePeriodDate

What is a Republic? A Republic is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

What are citizens And citizenship?

Citizens in Rome are free men who could vote for their leaders and own property.

Who are slaves?Slaves which were war captives, were owned by citizens and had no rights.

What is the Roman Senate?

• The senate controlled the treasury ( the money !) and laws. Most of the senators were members of wealthy families.

Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture

NamePeriodDate

What is a Republic? A Republic is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

What are citizens And citizenship?

Citizens in Rome are free men who could vote for their leaders and own property.

Who are slaves?Slaves which were war captives, were owned by citizens and had no rights.

What is the Roman Senate?

The senate controlled the treasury ( the money !) and laws. Most of the senators were members of wealthy families.

Warm up #8 September 4, 2012

• Why do we need rules or laws in school or in society? What makes a rule or law fair or unfair?

• (Write in complete sentences)

The 12 Tables

• The 12 tables are the laws of Ancient Rome. • Read all of the tables and pick 2 that you think

are unfair and 2 that are fair. • Write in your notebook why you think they are

fair or unfair. (Write in complete sentences)