Nathaniel Jacobs
Professor Bates
HIS-101-A02
17 October 2015
Struggle of the Orders
Life in Ancient Rome was so much different then expected. Society in the Roman Republic were split into two groups called the Patricians and Plebeians. After the exile of the kings, Rome was ruled by the Patricians who abused their authority. Which led to a struggle between the Plebeians and the Patrician class called the Conflict of the Orders. This conflict impacted the development and growth for the Roman government.
The Patricians were wealthy land owners who were Rome’s ruling class while the Plebeians were the lower class, made up of merchants, crafts people, and small farmers. Only the Patricians were allowed to be in the Roman Senate which angered
Professor Bates
HIS-101-A02
17 October 2015
Struggle of the Orders
Life in Ancient Rome was so much different then expected. Society in the Roman Republic were split into two groups called the Patricians and Plebeians. After the exile of the kings, Rome was ruled by the Patricians who abused their authority. Which led to a struggle between the Plebeians and the Patrician class called the Conflict of the Orders. This conflict impacted the development and growth for the Roman government.
The Patricians were wealthy land owners who were Rome’s ruling class while the Plebeians were the lower class, made up of merchants, crafts people, and small farmers. Only the Patricians were allowed to be in the Roman Senate which angered