HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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“I am a strong warrior and I will defend the Republic until the day that I die.”
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“Although my people make up the majority of the population in Rome, it is sad that we are not treated equally and cannot become Senators in the Republic.”
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“I have so much wealth and power in the Republic. I love being able to vote and I hope to earn a position as Roman Consul one day.”
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“I spend most of my time cleaning up after banquets, picking up after the children, and helping wealthy women get dressed for the day.”
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Plebeians were generally unhappy with the way that society and the government were set up; a system which gave them significantly less access to wealth and political power than patricians (noble families).
Detailed explanation-2: -Finally, in 287 B.C.E., the plebeians gained the right to pass laws for all Roman citizens. Now, assemblies of all Roman citizens, such as the Citizens’ Association, could approve or reject laws. These plebeian assemblies also nominated the consuls, the tribunes, and the member of the Senate.
Detailed explanation-3: -The plebeians were the commoners-farmers, laborers and artisans. The wealth did not define the class, some plebeians were rich and more patricians could be poor.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Concilium Plebis (English: Plebeian Council., Plebeian Assembly, People’s Assembly or Council of the Plebs) was the principal assembly of the common people of the ancient Roman Republic.