Augustus - From Settlements to His Death

Question 1

How did Lepidus restore order?

Answer 1

Lepidus marched over 6000 troops in Rome on March 16

Question 2

What happened and what was agreed on March 17?

Answer 2

Senators gather, the assassins would be pardoned if Caesars treaties were ratified. Antony agreed to accept his rival Dolabella as consular college

Question 3

How did Antony benefit from this compromise?

Answer 3

He calmed veterans, the senate majority, appeared as a partner and protector.

Question 4

What did Antony do upon the reveal of the wil?

Answer 4

He surrounded himself with 6000 troops and ignored Octavian, declaring himself the true successor

Question 5

What did Antony do at the Funeral?

Answer 5

He siezed the blood stained toga from Caesars body and presented it to the crowd.

Question 6

How was Octavian granted power? (give quote)

Answer 6

Cicero asked the senate to give Octavian propreatorian imperium after Antony was declared a public enemy.
-“we must give him our formal support”

Question 7

How did Octavian describe his aquisition?

Answer 7

“the senate would come to no harm”