Summarize characteristics and institutions of the Roman Republic. Compare and contrast Roman society and government under the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Describe the lasting influence of Roman political institutions.

Me! will mark brainiest! essential questions: • for what reasons will one group of people exploit another? focus questions: • what influenced the development of the south more: geography, economy or slavery? • what were the economic, political and social arguments for and against slavery in the first half of the 19th century?