Pompeii - The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
- Pompeii started out as a colony that had to admit itself to Rome without benefitting from Roman Citizenship.
- They were allowed to keep their language and culture.
- Pompeii and other anti-Roman allies were upset with Rome and revolted. They were defeated, however Rome granted them citizenship.
- Rome sent army veterans to keep order in Pompeii. In addition to montitoring the people of Pompeii they Romanized it.
- Pompeii started to develop luxury services and trade.
- Pompeii became a vacation site for Rome's wealthiest citizens.
- Unexpectedly, Pompeii experienced an earthquake where buildings fell and the reservoir broke. There was a big mess to clean up.
- The Romans rebuilt Pompeii even more elaborate than before.
- Unfortunately, the volcano, Mt. Vesuvius, burst open. Many people were injured or died. They are still excavating the site today.
("Pompeii")
- They were allowed to keep their language and culture.
- Pompeii and other anti-Roman allies were upset with Rome and revolted. They were defeated, however Rome granted them citizenship.
- Rome sent army veterans to keep order in Pompeii. In addition to montitoring the people of Pompeii they Romanized it.
- Pompeii started to develop luxury services and trade.
- Pompeii became a vacation site for Rome's wealthiest citizens.
- Unexpectedly, Pompeii experienced an earthquake where buildings fell and the reservoir broke. There was a big mess to clean up.
- The Romans rebuilt Pompeii even more elaborate than before.
- Unfortunately, the volcano, Mt. Vesuvius, burst open. Many people were injured or died. They are still excavating the site today.
("Pompeii")
