Chapter 14: Dictator for Life

Julius Caesar won his civil war! Caesar’s civil war proved that there was a lot wrong with the Republic, and there were a lot of issues that needed to be fixed.  Julius Caesar was made a dictator for 10 years, and then life, to fix these issues.  While some chafed under Caesar’s dictatorship, Caesar felt his position was safe, as he restored the Republic with his unlimited power.

Our essential question to keep in mind through the episode is: Why did Julius Caesar do what he did?

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Smooth and Sexy R&B” 

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