Roman+Empire

Rome's wealth and size brought many problems. The problems led to a shakeup of the republice, and the emergence of a new political system. As Rome got bigger, so did the gap between the rich and the poor. Rome had thousands of slaves. In 60 B.C, Julius Caeser took control. Caesar's adopted son, Octavian joined with Mark Antony and Lepidus, they became the Second Triumvirate. From 27 B.C-A.D 180, peace rigned throughout the Roman Empire, this time is known as "Pax Romana".