R22+Caesar

=Fall of the Roman Republic 78-31 BC =

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Caesar's military activities in Gaul, Germany and Britain
Account for Roman success in the Gallic Wars.
 * Past HSC question: 2001**

__from Booklet 2__: pp.9-12: Caesar's campaigns in Gaul 58-50


 * Discuss**:
 * What were the advantages for Caesar of the provinces allocated to him for his proconsular command?


 * 58-56**:
 * Describe Caesar's defeat of the following peoples: Helvetii; Suebi; Belgae; Veneti. Locate each of these groups on your map.[[image:vercingetorix_Statue.jpg width="291" height="364" align="right" caption="Statue of Vercingetorix at Alise-Saint-Reign, France (Alesia)"]]
 * What was the significance of this first stage of Caesar's Gallic campaign?


 * 55-54**:
 * Outline Caesar's treatment of the German tribes and his excursions to Britain.
 * Assess the importance of these actions.


 * 54-51**:
 * How did events in Rome affect the situation in Gaul?
 * Describe the uprising of Gauls led by Vercingetorix.
 * What were the results of Caesar's conquest of Gaul?
 * What was its significance for Caesar, the Romans and the Gauls?
 * Account for the success of Caesar in Gaul.

See the relevant references at Julius Caesar: Relationship with his army.
 * Sources**