Discussion Topic Instructions: Simply writing a reply to the questions does not

Discussion Topic Instructions: Simply writing a reply to the questions does not guarantee points. You are expected to make thoughtful, informed posts to the questions. A sentence or two is NOT sufficient. You need a well-thought out post of 300-500 words. Think of these as essays where you must develop complete answers with details, examples, and analysis. Proofread before submitting—do NOT have grammatical, punctuation, or other errors in your post. The instructor also wishes to see students responding to the posts of others—as in a class discussion. Submissions will NOT be graded or given credit if they are more than a week late. Late submissions will be subject to a one letter grade penalty. These should be based on our course materials (as well as your own analysis). While you may use things you know, do NOT use outside sources for this assignment. Any evidence of cheating (using outside sources, AI like ChatGPT, borrowing from another student’s post, etc.) will result in a zero for this assignment. See rubric. Discussion Board Prompt: Why did the Senators feel that they had to rid Rome of Caesar? Do you agree? Why or why not? Why do you think the senators believed he had to be put to death? Do you agree? Why? Why do you think that Augustus was allowed to live and rule? Should the senators have rid the state of him as well? Should he have suffered the same fate as Caesar? Was Rome strengthened or weakened by these two men and in what ways? Explain fully and use specific details details in answering the questions. Fully develop your ideas. I am looking for both mastery of the class material and thoughtful