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After starting on the Italian Peninsula, Rome slowly conquered territories over three continents. It was one of the largest Empires in the ancient world. Unfortunately, their size was one of the reasons for their demise.

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Rome's economy was heavily influenced by agriculture and trade. When the farms were thriving, the economy was thriving. As the land became overharvested and dry, it became harder for the farmers to make money. The Romans had also created roads for trade. They allowed them to quickly and efficiently export and import goods.

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After forcing the senate to make him Dictator, Julius Caesar became one of the most well-known Roman politicians. He created public works projects, gave public land to the poor, reorganized the provinces, and changed the calendar.

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Rome's influence can be found throughout the world with examples such as:
-Romance Languages (Spanish, French, etc.)
-Architecture (arches, aqueducts, etc.)
-Art (mosaics, sculptures, etc.)
-Government (senates, elected officials, etc.)

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Towards the end of the empire, Rome was corrupt and unstable. They could barely keep the same Emperor for too long because they would end up being assassinated or overthrown. The instability quickly led to the downfall of the Western Empire.

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One achievement Rome had was the organization of their government, also known as a Republic. A Republic is similar to a Democracy in a sense.   Instead of voting directly for a law to be passed, you vote for a representative to decide for you. The Republic was successful enough to influence the United States' form of government.

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The Romans were incredible architects, proving their skill with:
-Arches
-Roads
-Aqueducts
-Arches
Those architectural concepts were genius enough that they are still being used in the modern world.

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More Roman Politicians and their contributions include:
-Octavian (Augustus) - he created more jobs, civil service to enforce laws, and set up postal system
-Diocletian - divided Rome in 2 parts, slowed inflation by setting fixed prices
-Constantine - Granted tolerance to Christians, made Constantinople the Eastern capital.

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In their forum, the Romans had their laws written on the Twelve Tablets. It served the same purpose as the constitution. The tablets were set up after the Plebeians uprose and demanded accessible law.

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Rome not only had architectural geniuses, but they also created many more concepts that have been implemented into everyday life. Some include:
-Public health programs
-Law/Government
-Sanitation