Why did the Senate kill Caesar and make Octavian Emperor?

Answer 1

The senate didn't kill Caesar - a few individual senators did, in 44BC. They were afraid that he would ask to be dictator for life and they did not want the republic Rome to fall butt in the process they destroyed it themselves. Octavian was Caesar's adopted son and took over the reins of power after the death of his 'father', became emperor many years later and was awarded the title of Augustus Caesar.

Answer 2

The times and the personalities of the two men played a large part in the acceptance of Octavian and the rejection of Caesar. At the time of Caesar, the republic was still the form of government, although in it's death throes. When Octavian came into power, most senators felt that it was better to pass off the majority of power. Julius was a "rapid fire" type of personality. He wanted things done immediately instead of waiting for the (usually) long-winded discussions of the senate, and many times he used his powers as dictator to override the senate. Octavian, on the other hand, was cautious. He eased the republic into the principate, by returning some powers to the senate, but keeping the most important one for himself. He also restructured the senate, appointing members who were favorable to himself. He was also very careful never to use the word "king". He called himself the "princeps" or first citizen.

Answer 3

Because his parents died when he was a boy .Poor octavian.):

Answer 4

Octavian felt that Rome should have a strong leader with a strong and loyal army.