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[image] A style of government in which citizens are allowed to elect representatives to manage the affairs of government. |
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[image] Group in Roman society that represented the less wealthy individuals such as craftspeople, merchants, and small farmers. |
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[image] The conflict between the social classes of ancient Rome that resulted in an expansion of rights and benefits to plebeians. |
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[image] The first code of laws in ancient Rome. It was adopted in 450 BCE. |
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[image] General from Carthage who attacked Rome by crossing the Alps with a herd of battle elephants. He would begin an almost one hundred year battle with Rome |
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[image] Roman farmer who was named temprorary dictator in the 5th century BCE. He is said to have thrown down his plow and picked up his sword to show that loyalty and commitment to Rome was highly valued. |
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