Augustus Leadership Analysis

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📚 Part 1: Augustus's Rise to Power

Background: Augustus (originally named Octavian) became Rome's first emperor after years of civil war. He transformed Rome from a republic into an empire while keeping the support of the Roman people.

Success Criteria - I Can:

✓ I can identify Augustus's key leadership strategies
✓ I can analyze primary sources for evidence
✓ I can explain how Augustus consolidated power

1. Based on the introduction, what major change did Augustus make to Rome's government?

He made Rome a democracy

He changed Rome from a republic to an empire

He divided Rome into separate countries

He gave up all political power

2. Which leadership qualities might help a ruler gain public support? (Check all that apply)

Being fair and just

Providing safety and security

Improving people's lives

Listening to citizens' concerns

📜 Part 2: Primary Source Analysis

Source A - Augustus writes about himself:
"I found Rome built of brick; I leave it built of marble. I brought peace to the Roman world after years of civil war."

Source B - Historian describes Augustus:
"Augustus was careful to respect old Roman traditions while quietly taking more power. He kept the Senate but made sure they followed his wishes."

3. According to Source A, what did Augustus accomplish for Rome?

4. From Source B, how did Augustus handle the Roman Senate?

He completely destroyed it

He kept it but controlled it

He gave it more power

He ignored it completely

5. What leadership strategy do both sources suggest Augustus used?

Augustus balanced _____________ and _____________ to maintain power while keeping people happy.

6. Challenge Question (Advanced): Do you think Augustus was more of an autocratic or diplomatic leader? Use evidence from the sources to support your answer.

✍️ Part 3: Leadership Analysis

7. Main Writing Task: Explain how Augustus consolidated (strengthened) his power while maintaining the loyalty of the Roman people. Use evidence from the sources above.

Writing Frame for Support:
Augustus consolidated power by ___________. The sources show this because ___________. This helped him keep people's loyalty because ___________.

8. Exit Ticket: What was the most important leadership quality Augustus had for his success? Why?

9. Connection Question: Think of a modern leader you know about. What is one quality they share with Augustus?

Modern leader: _________________ Shared quality: _________________

Differentiation Notes:
• Struggling Readers: Key vocabulary - consolidate (strengthen), republic (government by elected officials), empire (ruled by emperor)
• ENL Support: Use the writing frame in question 7 for additional structure
• Dyslexia-Friendly: Sources are kept short with clear, simple sentences