The Roman Republic Flash Cards

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They held significant power and influence.

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Patricians were wealthy landowners with high positions in the government.

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This majority played a crucial role in the economy.

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Plebeians made up about 90% of the Roman population.

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Their wealth contributed to their political power.

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Patricians held property, money, and high positions in the government.

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Their labor was essential to the economy.

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Slaves usually worked on farms or as house slaves for wealthy patricians.

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This transition marked a new era in governance.

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The Roman Republic was a significant change from a monarchy to a republic.

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Their contributions were vital for economic stability.

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The plebeians were essential to the economy as they were the majority of the workforce.

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Its principles are reflected in contemporary governance.

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The Roman Republic's government structure influenced many modern democracies.

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The social class system in Rome was rigid, with clear distinctions between classes.

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This hierarchy affected social mobility.

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The Roman Republic's system of government was innovative for its time.

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It introduced new ideas about governance.

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The plebeians' limited voice in government led to social tensions in Rome.

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This disparity contributed to conflicts.