Cyclic History is a theory which dictates that the major forces that motivate human actions return in in a cycle and simply that history repeats itself. The United States is example of cyclic history in real time. Its resemblance to the Roman Empire makes it an intriguing situation. The common goals and problems of the Roman Empire are also similar to the United States. It is fair to say that the United States is the modern day equivalent to the Roman Empire.
The United States, like the Roman Empire was, is searching for a way to give more of a voice to the people and to become fairer in what they would do. The Senate, the president, and congress continue to do so every day; although, problem still arise and people can still struggle to have their voices heard. The Northwest Arkansas Times showed that this in present times as people wait to address a council. In the Roman Empire, things were not as great as they may have seemed. An excerpt Suetonius (c.69-after 122 CE) De Vita Caesarum: Caius Caligula, it is said that, “When he entered the city, full and absolute power was at once put into his hands by the unanimous consent of the senate and of the mob, which forced its way into the Senate, …..within the next three months, or less than that, more than a hundred and sixty thousand victims are said to have been slain in sacrifice.” This shows two things. The first is that absolute power still remained with one person. Also, it showed that like the United States if you stand strong and really work to get your voice heard it can happen. The similar political problems join the Roman Empire and the United States
Another way that they are alike is that they both enjoyed their parties and having fun. Both certainly enjoyed going out. They also enjoy being wild in celebration of a victory or just because. In the Merced Sun-Star, it talked about some people cooking up both some fun and some food. Everyone loves to party, but it is definitely true that these two civilizations share a special passion for it.
Finally, the final way that they are alike is they were both constantly expanding and wanting to get bigger and bigger. The United States is always focused on advancing and advancing. The Annistan Star’s title today is “Bigger is better,” and the article following goes on about new innovations that are being made.
The United States is the modern day equivalent to the Roman Empire. It constantly wants to be bigger and better and have their voices heard.
The United States is the modern day equivalent to the Roman Empire. It constantly wants to be bigger and better and have their voices heard.
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