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How would you construct a timeline of significant events that led up to the formation of the Roman Empire, listing the events in chronological order?(1 point) Responses march across the Rubicon, Battle of Actium, Ides of March, Sulla’s march on Rome, Gracchi brothers’ assassinations, Second Triumvirate, First Triumvirate march across the Rubicon, Battle of Actium, Ides of March, Sulla’s march on Rome, Gracchi brothers’ assassinations, Second Triumvirate, First Triumvirate Gracchi brothers’ assassinations, Sulla’s march on Rome, First Triumvirate, march across the Rubicon, Ides of March, Second Triumvirate, Battle of Actium Gracchi brothers’ assassinations, Sulla’s march on Rome, First Triumvirate, march across the Rubicon, Ides of March, Second Triumvirate, Battle of Actium Battle of Actium, Ides of March, march across the Rubicon, Second Triumvirate, First Triumvirate, Sulla’s march on Rome, Gracchi brothers’ assassinations Battle of Actium, Ides of March, march across the Rubicon, Second Triumvirate, First Triumvirate, Sulla’s march on Rome, Gracchi brothers’ assassinations Ides of March, Battle of Actium, march across the Rubicon, Sulla’s march on Rome, Gracchi brothers’ assassinations, First Triumvirate, Second Triumvirate Ides of March, Battle of Actium, march across the Rubicon, Sulla’s march on Rome, Gracchi brothers’ assassinations, First Triumvirate, Second Triumvirate

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To construct a timeline of significant events that led to the formation of the Roman Empire, we will list the events in chronological order:

  1. Gracchi Brothers' Assassinations (133-121 BC) - The political and social reforms attempted by the Gracchi brothers led to widespread political violence and the assertion of violence as a political tool in Rome.

  2. Sulla’s March on Rome (88 BC) - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a Roman general, marched on Rome, marking the first time a Roman general seized the city by force, leading to a period of civil wars.

  3. First Triumvirate (60 BC) - An informal political alliance formed between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus to consolidate power.

  4. Crossing the Rubicon (49 BC) - Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River, defying the Senate and starting a civil war, famously declaring "the die is cast."

  5. Ides of March (March 15, 44 BC) - Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators, a pivotal moment that led to further political instability.

  6. Second Triumvirate (43 BC) - Formed by Octavian (later Augustus), Mark Antony, and Lepidus to defeat the assassins of Caesar and consolidate power.

  7. Battle of Actium (31 BC) - A naval battle where Octavian defeated the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, leading to Octavian's rise to power.

  8. Establishment of the Roman Empire (27 BC) - Octavian was given the title of Augustus, marking the formal beginning of the Roman Empire.

This timeline reflects the key events that culminated in the establishment of the Roman Empire.