SH+P5+JC+Battle+of+Pharsalus

=Aim- Ryne Redd= War is a term that always has a clear purpose following closely behind it. A simple peace dispute caused this war to rage, and Julius Caesar was truly in a state of true horror. One author states, “In 60 BCE, Caesar, Pompey, and Marcus Licinius Crassus formed a partnership designated the First Triumvirate. The following year, Caesar won the consulship with the support of his partners. He then led armies into Gaul to suppress revolts against Roman rule. By 56 BCE, Caesar had acquired significant wealth and military experience and possessed an army loyal to himself. Pompey commanded forces in Spain, whereas Crassus, also needing military experience and support, led an expedition against Parthia. He died in the process, leaving Caesar and Pompey as the two most powerful men in the Roman Republic. Pompey moved first because Caesar was busy with his military efforts in Gaul. In 52 BCE, Pompey arranged to have himself elected the sole consul in a government that had always had two. Allying himself with the nobility, he began a propaganda campaign against Caesar” (Battle of Pharsalus). As glanced upon by this information, Caesar was placed within a critical position. The numbers of his armed forces were low, while Pompey was ready for the battle at hand with a staggering amount of men in regards to Caesar's forces. The purpose of this war was to gain power within the region, which was a valuable element for any leader. Even though all odds lied against Julius Caesar, he led his fleet to an unbelievable victory against Pompey and gained power and loyalty from his people.

=**Audience- Antonio Urquides**= The battle of Pharsalus was between Caesar and Spanish leader Pompey. The idea of the war was to strike fear into the people after Gaul had not been permitted into the senate state. Caesar had intended for himself to become the leader of Rome and become the most powerful man in Rome sending a message to all others that he was the best. Pompey, in return, attacked Caesar because Pompey was the second wealthiest person but wanted more. Pompey built up an army and “he began a propaganda campaign against Caesar”(Battle of Pharsalus). However Caesar took the message but only prepared his men for battle instead of wanting to surrender. Caesar wanted second consulship, however the senate stated “he had to surrender commander of his army”(Battle of Pharsalus). How ever conflict began to arise when Pompey would not comply with the stated law. Caesar was at attacked and later “had one option: to march inland and cross the Pindus mountains”(Battle of Pharsalus (48 BCE)). After the two had gone to battle, Pompey fled and was later found and beheaded. Caesar was said to have taken the package as “unworthy of a great man”(Battle of Pharsalus). This was only because the two had been family through marriage as well as friends.