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Many lessons can be learned from the behavior of the ancient Romans. While few except the scholars and writers of the time seemed opposed to the level of violence in ancient Rome, it was ultimately a contributing factor in the downfall of the Roman Empire. Examine American culture and the way people in the U.S. view violence against one another. Choose a topic such as: Write a one to two page essay that examines the similarities and differences between American attitudes about this type of violence and what the Roman attitude may have been. In what ways do the two societies seem to share a common belief? How do the two societies differ when it comes to these topics? How do you think American society will be affected in the long term by the violence that is part of our daily lives? What can be done to prevent violence from causing the downfall of America, or is this even a possibility? Discuss your opinions and support them with as many specific reasons, facts, and examples as you can provide.
 * The death penalty
 * The sale of violent video games
 * The sale of violent music
 * Violent television programming (including certain sporting events)
 * The violent crime rate in the U.S.
 * The American prison system
 * Violence in U.S. schools
 * Gang violence

Adopted from: http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/educators/lesson6.html