... he wanted to become dictator for life. To some senators, this made them fear him becoming dictator, but they also feared the future of Rome. Caesar's ambition was to become king, but in a crowd-pleasing fashion. Meaning he did not want to leap right in and look too anxious, that is ... He fell dead at the foot of Pompey's statue. Pompey was avenged, as well as Bibulus and Cato. After a provocative funeral oration by Mark Antony, Caesar's body was burned by the mob in the forum. When at the games in his honor the following July a comet appeared and it was regarded as ... his godhead and h...

• Word Count: 786
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... solidify the senatorial power. Pompey and Crassus, both placed in power by the Senate, were also feared by the Senate. They repealed much of Sulla's constitution and together with Julius Caesar formed the First Triumvirate. This informal collaboration lasted until the death of Crassus followed by the death of Julius" daughter, Pompey's wife. Pompey became jealous of ... Caesar and stirred the Senate against him. This brought on another civil war in which Caesar was victor. He increased the number of Senators using Italians and Gauls, reformed the calendar, named himself prefect of moral...

• Word Count: 750
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School