Augustus

I think Augustus was a more important leader than Caesar because of his development of Rome.  Although Caesar made the initial reforms to Rome, he was also a dictator and was not liked by many of the people  Augustus, however, gave Rome many great buildings like the Altar of Peace, many temples, and the Forum.  He also developed the Roman Baths which improved the water system to the city.  
 
Instead of using politics which divided people for or against Caesar, Augustus used the buildings to strengthen the monarchy.  For example, he built the Altar of Peace to remember the peace he brought to Rome, and by give Caesar a temple, which was making him like a God.  This meant that Augustus also had this status.  All these treasure, strengthened Rome as a great city and Augustus avoided being murdered like Caesar.  These things made Augustus a more important leader.

Julius Ceaser : For

If I had been a Roman citizen, I would have liked Julius Caesar.  First of all, he brought peace and stability to Rome and also expanded it.  Then he ended the corrupt rule of nobles and rebuilt cities that had been destroyed by the Republic.
 
His soldiers were loyal because he was a great leader and strategist.  He was even fair in handling his enemies and appointed some of them, like Brutus, to positions in government.
 
Finally, he was focused on his people.  He established a public jobs program for the poor.  Caesar also offered Roman citizenship to people from other states and countries helping to build the population of Rome.

Geography and Climate

The geography and climate in and around Rome made it a good place to settle and it attracted other people which made it grow.  Although, there were mountains, they were less rugged than in Greece so people could cross them and communities were not so isolated from each other.  The large plains were good from farming.  The nice climate and good soil attracted people to the area.  Rome also grew because of where it was located.  The Tiber River gave Rome a regular supply of water and connected it will the Mediterranean sea meaning easy access to the rest of the world.

Romes Beginning

There are two myths about how Rome was founded.  The first story is from a poet named Virgil, who wrote the Aeneid.  The story says that a Trojan Hero named Aeneis.  He had many adventures and sailing the Mediterranean and won battles and the hand of a King’s daughter.  He united the Trojans and the local people and became the founder of Rome.

The second story is about two brothers, Romulus and Remus, who were abandoned by their mother and found by a wolf.  Romulus killed Remus when he made fun of the wall he was building.  Romulus continued building the city and become the first King.

How Rome was actually founded is not really known.  People think that Latins lived in the area around 1000 BC.  They groups formed a community and it became Rome.