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Created by Iloveanimals on Feb 6, 2011

Last updated: 02/07/11 at 02:29 PM

• Roman Republic Ends
  Jul 1, 2027

• Roman Republic is about 9 years old
  Jul 1, 500

• Roman Empire Ends
  Jul 1, 476

  Due to social, economic, and political problems, The Roman Empire started to decline.

• Roman Republic Creates Twelve Tables
  Jul 1, 450

  The Twelve Tables was Rome's first code of laws. These laws helped the Romans develope a more civilized society

• Christianity becomes the official religion of Rome
  Jul 1, 392

  Since Constantine legalized Christianity, this religion has spread around Rome. Mostly to the lower classes.

• Edict of Milan grants tolerance to Christians
  Jul 1, 313

• Constantine becomes Emperor
  Jul 1, 312

• Rome Conquers and Unites All Italy
  Jul 1, 264

• The Punic Wars(Rome vs. Carthage)
  Jul 1, 246

  Romans were fearful of Carthage's power, so in 246 B.C.E the two powers struggled for control over the western Mediterranean. There were 3 Punic Wars.

• Scipio defeat Hannibal at Battle of Zama
  Jul 1, 202

  The Battle of Zama was in the Second Punic War. After a loss of fourty thousand men when Hannibal invaded Italy, Rome built up a new army and invaded Cathage. Carthage lost and Romans won Spain.

• Pax Romana Ends
  Jul 1, 180

  Rome was at it's peek during the Pax Romana. This was a time of peace and prosperity.

• Gracchus Brothers Urge Reforms for Roman Poor, but Die Trying
  Jul 1, 133

• Christian Gospels Spread Teachings of Jesus
  Jul 1, 100