Gachoya 1
Justin Gachoya
Mr. Unsicker
History 3rd
16th May 2018
Rome vs United States
Rome and the United States have many similarities and differences that define these two countries relation. Both these countries are successful since their independence, and have a legacy of each other. Lots of aspects that the Romans established were adopted by the United States, setting a influence in the modern world as of today. Furthermore, the romans didn’t just had these aspects of life in their world, they too also adopted these traits, from the Greeks, but, readjusted it into their own standpoint. In particular, the values and practices of Greek and Roman citizenship and politics, more than any other cultures, influences American policies today in terms of values, government, and self-image.
Furthemore into a roman stanadpoint, the Romans had their form of government, a republic stage. Although it is similar to a democracy, the difference all people are expected to play a role, like voting for representatives. The highest positions in the government were held by two consuls, or leaders, who ruled the Roman Republic. A senate composed of patricians elected these consuls. Over time, the plebeians elected their own representatives, called tribunes, who gained the power to veto measures passed by the senate. Citizenship was very important for men over 15 years old, having a lot...
