History of the Circus
Thesis Statement:
1. Ancient Romans
A. Circus Maximus
1. Venue for public entertainment
2.
3.
II. Dark Ages
A. Court jesters
B. Medieval circus
1.
2. Mimes
3. Clowns
III. Modern circus in England
A. Founded by
B. Stunt riding in horseback
C. Slapstick humor
IV.Circus in United States
A. Introduced by Joshua Brown
B.