Historic Crisis Committee (HCC) - The Roman Senate (44 BCE)
Agenda: The Death of Caesar and the Fall of the Roman Republic
SHRISHTI ADHYAM
Co-Chairperson
PHILIP MATHEWS
Co-Chairperson
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On the Ides of March, 44 BCE, Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Senate. His death ended the rule of a dictator but left the Roman Republic in deep uncertainty. The Senate is now tasked
with determining the future of the state.
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The immediate challenges are immense: the loyalty of the legions must be secured, unrest in the city must be contained, and the constitutional framework of the Republic must be clarified. At
stake is whether Rome can return to its traditional republican governance or whether the power vacuum will lead to renewed civil conflict.
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Delegates in this crisis committee will debate how to preserve order, maintain authority over Rome’s provinces, address the legacy of Caesar’s policies, and prevent the Republic from descending into chaos.