The first character trait that comes to mind when I think of Augustus Caesar is successful. Augustus Caesar was successful because he transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. The Roman Republic was a corrupt republic in Rome. They were the ones responsible for killing Julius Caesar. After Augustus Caesar found out about Julius Caesar’s death, he rushed home and decided to try to become the ruler. He no longer wanted the Roman Republic in power. When Augustus got the funds, he used his military might and knowledge to help him become the ruler of Rome. He was successful in winning the Roman Republic and he turned it into the Roman Empire. Another reason why …show more content…
Augustus Caesar had to face many tragedies in his life and he was determined to keep fighting. Augustus Caesar’s parents died in 44 BCE and was adopted by his uncle Julius Caesar. Augustus was only a child when his parents died, yet he continued to work hard to reach his goals. Augustus had to be determined in order to do this. When Julius Caesar was killed by the Roman Republic, Augustus was designated as his heir. Julius Caesar's chief general Mark Antony thought he should have been the heir. Mark Antony refused to give Augustus Caesar the funds. Augustus was running against Mark Antony to take over the Roman Republic. Augustus Caesar won the race and was able to get the funds. After Augustus won, him and Mark Anthony formed an alliance to build a strong military force. The fact that Augustus Caesar continued to fight for the heir is another reason why Augustus Caesar was