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By: Kindra Halasan, Esteban Rivera, and Pilar Bada
The Roman Occupation of Great Britain, 55 B.C. to 409
A.D.
Julius Caesar- led the first two invasions of Britain.
Emperor Claudius- led the invasion that defeated Caratacus and led to his capture.
Julius Agricola- Britain’s Imperial Governor after conquest was complete.
Who
Romans occupied Great Britain from 55 B.C. to 409 A.D., through the initial invasions and rebellions throughout the hundreds of years the Romans remained in power.
What
The Roman Empire invaded the British Isles in 43 A.D..
Julius Agricolo became government of the new province of Britannia in 78 A.D..
Where
Roman legion composed of over 10000 soldiers was garrisoned at Caerleon in the South of what is now Wales Romans that remained were expelled by the Britons in 409 A.D.
Where
55 B.C. --Julius Caesar's first invasion of Britain
54 B.C. --Julius Caesar's second invasion of Britain
43 A.D.-- Celts defeated by Claudius Romans build walls, villas, baths, and roads
When
409 A.D. --Romans evacuate their troops Britain left vulnerable to attack
Central government breaks down.Roman ruled Britain lasted for nearly
300-400 yrs
When
Several unsuccessful attempts were made between 55 B.C. and 63 A.D.
Then Rome’s conquest of Britain was finally complete in 75-77 A.D.
Rome maintained its power until Briton’s expelled Roman officials and fought for
themselves in 409 A.D.
How
Roman’s capitalized on the lack of unity amongst the Britons, encouraging them to launch their several attacks.
Why
Gill,N.S.."55 B.C.-A.D. 450 Roman Britain Timeline showing the rise and fall of Roman forces in Britain". About.com Guide. 4 Nov. 2013. <http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/romanbritain/a/timeromanbrit.htm>.
"Wales". houseofnames.com. 4 Nov. 2013.<HTTP://WWW.houseofnames.com/wiki/Wales>.
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelineroman.htm
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