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Why was the Battle of Actium so important?
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According to the History Channel, a long power struggle within the Second Triumvirate led to a war between Roman general Marc Antony’s forces and those commanded by Julius Caesar’s heir, Octavian. Although Marc Antony wouldn’t suffer his final defeat until nearly a year later, the Battle of Actium turned the tide in this struggle and ensured that Octavian would one day become the emperor Augustus.
Why was the Battle of Actium so important?
- It ended with the death of Attila the Hun
- It ended the civil war after Julius Caesar’s death and made Augustus emperor
- It ensured Hannibal would never threaten Rome again
- It marked Rome’s final victory against Greece
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