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At the beginning of the Roman Republic, who had the power? Who didn’t? |
At the beginning of the Roman Republic the patricians had the power and the plebeians didn’t. |
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Roman Society was made up mostly of what group? |
Roman Society was mostly made up of the group plebeians. |
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Why did the plebeians leave Rome in 494 B.C.E.? |
The plebeians left Rome in 494 B.C.E. to make a statement about them not having any rights, and to get some political rights. |
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Describe the balance of power in 287 B.C.E. between the patricians and the plebeians? |
The balance of power in 287 B.C.E. between the patricians and the plebeians was equal. |
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Republic |
A form of government with elected leaders |
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Plebian |
One of the common people; in the Roman Republic, a person who had no say in government |
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Patrician |
In the Roman Republic, a rich man who held power |
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Senate |
A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome in the Roman Republic |
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Constitution (also known as the "12 tables") |
A set of basic written laws |
