11. How did the Roman Empire become an empire?

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11 January, 10:56

11. How did the Roman Empire become an empire?

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The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire in 27 BCE when Julius Caesar's adopted son, best known as Augustus, became the ruler of Rome. Augustus established an autocratic form of government, where he was the sole ruler and made all important decisions.