Julius Caesar 4.1 Background: Aftermath of Caesar's Death

The video discusses the assassination of Julius Caesar, led by Brutus, who believed it would preserve the Roman Republic. Despite initial Senate support, public sentiment, swayed by Mark Antony's speech, turned against the conspirators, forcing Brutus and Cassius to flee. In the power vacuum, Mark Antony, Lepidus, and Octavius, Caesar's heir, vied for control. They eventually formed a triumvirate to rule and counter Republican opposition.

Who were the three main contenders for power after Caesar's death, and what was their agreement?

What was the significance of the triumvirate formed after Caesar's assassination?