why was cesar killed?

Question

it is for history homework

Answer 1

Which one?

Answer 2

Julius Caesar? He was murderd for political reasons - he was part of the reigning triumvirate, and it was felt that he was getting too powerful. The idea of the Republic was very important in Rome amongst the ruling classes - their own history had showed that kings did not work well in Rome, and the idea of the dictator was anathema. The idea of one man ruling all of Rome was not acceptable, so a conspiracy grew up, resulting in the death of Caesar.
There were many other reasons, too - Julius Caesar had made himself quite unpopular with the nobles by consorting with Cleopatra, and having two children by her, but not marrying her (that would have been beyond the pale, and political suicide), for one.
It was unfortunate for the idealists that Octavian (who later changed his name to Augustus) ended up heading another trimuvirate - and we all know where that led!
If you read some of the Roman historians, you'll get an idea of how complicated the whole situation was. If you want a brief overview, I would suggest: The Roman Republic / Michael Crawford, and The Roman Empire / C. M. Wells. They're standard texts, and easy enough to read.
Good luck - and I hope you enjoy writing your history homework. The fall of the Roman Republic and the emergence of the Empire is a fascinating subject.

Answer 3

Before Julius Caesar took power, Rome was a Republic, governed by the Senate. But Caesar was a very successful general with a strong backing by the military. When he came back to Rome after conquering Gaul (France) and the British Isles, the army helped him take over Rome. He was extremely popular, and was offered the position as emperor, which he accepted. The Senators became threatened by his power, and assassinated him on the steps of the Senate in 44 B.C.

Ironically, he might have made it if it weren't for his illness. Caesar was epileptic. One symptom of severe epilepsy, as it progresses over time, is that sometimes it makes the sufferer paranoid, and causes other physical ailments. When the Senators first confronted him at his home, he did not acknowledge them, possibly because of the illness. They interpreted it as a snub, and began to plan his murder.

Answer 4

The Roman Republic was getting too big to govern by an inner group of aristocrats and needed just one powerful personality to make all the decisions.

Caesar appealed to the mob and won support. He was set to become that person.

The aristocrats of Rome did not want to give up their power.

They killed him.

But, after a civil war, Octavian became that one person and changed his name to the Emperor Augustus.

The Republic changed into an Empire.

Answer 5

Because his enemies didnt want to give him absolute power over the republic. he wanted to be Emperor and they wanted to continue the Democracy so that power was shared. He was becoming very powerful so they plotted to kill him and take charge as they had done

Answer 6

"...As he was ambitious, I killed him" - Marcus Brutus

Caesar wanted to be the dictator of Rome & the assassins wanted Rome to remain a republic.

Answer 7

because he got to big for his boots...he was becoming a dictator when roman empire was governed by triumvirate

Answer 8

presumably julias cesear. It was because he was very pwerfrul and treacherous. His senators were sick of him and the only way to diminish his power was to murder him. This they did by stabbing him one night.

Answer 9

cos his salad was awful