1-19-12 Cicero

Who was Cicero? ---Cicero was born on January 3, 106 BC and was murdered on December 7, 43 BC. He was an important actor in many of the significant political events of his time. He did many other thing's he was an orator, lawyer, politician, and philosopher. He placed politics above philosophical studies. The only time in Cicero's life when he wrote philosophical works were the times he was forcibly prevented from taking part in politics.
What did Cicero do in his life?---Cicero hated war, and only served briefly in the military as a young man. After he decided war wasn't his thing he decided to chose a career in the law. Cicero was big in politics and studied them all the time. He also wrote on philosophy when he wasn't in politics.
When did Cicero live and when did he die?---Cicero was born Janurary 3, 106 BC during the time of the Roman Republic. Cicero was murdered on December 7, 43BC.
Where did Cicero Live? ---Cicero lived in Ancient Rome. He lived in a time of great turmoil in the Roman society. His life consided with the fall of the great Roman Republic.
Why did Cicero impact U.S. Governement? ---Cicero came up with the natural law. cicero declared in these laws that government is morally obligated to protect human life and private property. when the government is corrupt and not for the people, then the society has the right to rebel. if men did not follow these laws then we would be speaking with an english accent right now. our founding fathers believed in this so greatly they risked their lives and reputations by comiting treason against england to form the great country of the U.S.A.
How did Cicero change cource of history?---If Cicero would have never been a power house in politics and came up with the natural law many people would probably be living misserable lives. and wouldn't be able to stand up for there natural rights given to everyman who is born into this world.