Ancient Rome: From Kingdom to Republic

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Patricians

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rich, upper class in early Rome

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Plebeians

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Common, not rich, people of Rome

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Consuls

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leaders elected to run the Roman Republic

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Senate

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Group of elders in Rome

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Tarquin the Proud

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king of Rome

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Lucius Junius Brutus

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overthrew the Roman monarchy

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Abuse of power by kings

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A cause for ending monarchy

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Desire for citizen participation

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The cause of the creation of the Republic

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Influence of Greek democracy

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Influenced the structure of the Roman republic

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Checks and balances

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Used so the leaders of the Roman Republic's government could not abuse their power.