chapter 14 april 1, 2008. background information 509 b.c. romans overthrew tarquin the proud ...
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Chapter 14April 1, 2008
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Background Information
509 B.C. Romans overthrew Tarquin the Proud
Romans set up a republic, or a form of government in which the people choose their rulers
Romans were divided into two social classes: patricians (rich families) and plebeians (poor, usually farmers and artisans)
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Patricians
10% of population Performed religious rituals Could hold public office
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Plebeians
Citizens Paid taxes Served in army Could NOT marry patricians
or serve in the government Could be sold into slavery if
in debt
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The Government
Consuls Heads of the Roman Republic Were chosen each year Administrators and military leaders
Power of veto Both had to agree before law was passed
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Senate 300 men Chosen for life Handled daily
problems of the government
Advised the consuls Proposed laws Approved public
contracts for building roads and temples
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Judges, Assemblies, and Tribunes Protected the rights of
plebeians All Roman citizens belonged to
Assemblies Could declare war Could agree to peace terms
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The Twelve Tables
450 B.C. Laws were carved on 12 bronze tables
Foundation for all Roman Law Placed in the Forum Applied to patricians and plebeians Included wills, property rights,
marriage customs, punishment for crimes and court actions
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Review Questions
What were some restrictions placed on the plebeians during the early years of the Roman Republic?
Who belonged to the Roman Assemblies?
Why do you think it was important for the Romans to have laws written down?
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