The Roman Republic

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Who was Tarquin the Proud?

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An Etruscan king who ruled as a tyrant and was overthrown by the Romans in 509 B.C.

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What form of government did Rome develop after overthrowing Tarquin?

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A republican form of government that protected the rights of ordinary citizens.

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What is a Republic?

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A form of government where citizens vote for their leaders.

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Who were considered citizens in Rome?

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Only free adult males, grouped into Patricians and Plebeians.

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Who were the Patricians?

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Wealthy landowners who made up a small percentage of the population.

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Who were the Plebeians?

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Mostly farmers and craftsmen, underrepresented in government, but a larger percentage of the population.

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What was the Conflict of Orders?

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A struggle where Plebeians wanted more political representation, leading to a strike in 494 B.C.

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What was the result of the Plebeians' strike in 494 B.C.?

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Patricians shared power with Plebeians, allowing them to elect Tribunes.

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What were the Twelve Tables?

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Laws carved into bronze tablets, displayed publicly, and the basis for many modern laws.

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What were the three branches of government in the Roman Republic?

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Executive, legislative, and judicial branches.