Introduction In 510, BC king Tarquinius Superbus was banished with his whole family (Morey, 1901). Kingship system was abolished and new free government system was formed. Rome became a republic, where, instead of being ruled by a king or Monarchy, true power was held by the citizens. However, Rome had two different classes called Patricians and Plebeians. Patricians were in aristocratic class whereas Plebeians were in lower class. Soon conflict aroused between these two groups due to political and economic discrimination.
Economic Differences between Patricians and Plebeians Patricians were wealthy, they lived in the city and their property was protected by the city walls. On the other hand Plebeians were poor, they lived in the country …show more content…
Thus, they became neglected debtor class. Any Plebeians who failed to pay his debt was imprisoned or became a slave. This became the worst nightmare for Plebeians. Plebeians were mostly war deciders and instruction takers. Sharing spoils from wars they fought and won was always a hectic task, in fact such property must be acquired through public property acquisition by law. Patricians were the decision makers mostly they misused those lands and treated them as their own property. This was a very big injustice against the Plebeians.
Political Differences between Patricians and Plebeians Roman Senate was a group of 300 men selected by Patricians. Mostly power was at the senators’ hand such as: They could serve as judge and appoint government officials. Thus, the term “The people” was only applicable for Patricians. While Patricians controlled political offices Plebeian had no right to appeal against government decision (McManus, 2000). Political differences between Patricians and Plebeians were not based on specific policies or class. Wealthy Plebeians who were well connected with Patricians could win a share of political strength (Adams, 2009).
The First Plebeian
Economic Differences between Patricians and Plebeians Patricians were wealthy, they lived in the city and their property was protected by the city walls. On the other hand Plebeians were poor, they lived in the country …show more content…
Thus, they became neglected debtor class. Any Plebeians who failed to pay his debt was imprisoned or became a slave. This became the worst nightmare for Plebeians. Plebeians were mostly war deciders and instruction takers. Sharing spoils from wars they fought and won was always a hectic task, in fact such property must be acquired through public property acquisition by law. Patricians were the decision makers mostly they misused those lands and treated them as their own property. This was a very big injustice against the Plebeians.
Political Differences between Patricians and Plebeians Roman Senate was a group of 300 men selected by Patricians. Mostly power was at the senators’ hand such as: They could serve as judge and appoint government officials. Thus, the term “The people” was only applicable for Patricians. While Patricians controlled political offices Plebeian had no right to appeal against government decision (McManus, 2000). Political differences between Patricians and Plebeians were not based on specific policies or class. Wealthy Plebeians who were well connected with Patricians could win a share of political strength (Adams, 2009).
The First Plebeian