how did the roman republic influence the american republic? I am looking in detail Liberty,Freedom?
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by admin
hey i need help on this how did the roman republic uesing liberty or freedom influence the american republic. Can you guys show me a link?
The Founding Fathers were well grounded in classical history, including that of the Roman Republic and Empire. This includes the legends of the overthrow of the Roman kings by an outraged public, of Cinncinatus returning to his farm after saving the Republic, etc. The Roman aversion to the idea of kingship runs throughout Roman history, even after the Republic had ceased to exist in fact if not name. That aversion was so strong that Julius Caesar was killed at least partially because it was thought he planned to resurrect the title of king.
I’ve found a couple of links, though they don’t address your question head on. But they may help.
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:37 am
The Republic had the Senate….
References :
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
The Founding Fathers were well grounded in classical history, including that of the Roman Republic and Empire. This includes the legends of the overthrow of the Roman kings by an outraged public, of Cinncinatus returning to his farm after saving the Republic, etc. The Roman aversion to the idea of kingship runs throughout Roman history, even after the Republic had ceased to exist in fact if not name. That aversion was so strong that Julius Caesar was killed at least partially because it was thought he planned to resurrect the title of king.
I’ve found a couple of links, though they don’t address your question head on. But they may help.
References :
http://www.heritage.org/research/politicalphilosophy/hl917.cfm
http://colonial-america.suite101.com/article.cfm/colonial_republican_values