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world history
chapter 6
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History
9th Grade
11/09/2008

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republic
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a form of govn't which the power rests with the citizens who have the right to vote for their leader.
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patricians
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wealthy landowners who held most of the power
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plebeians
Definition
common farmers, artists, and merchants, who made up the majority of the population.
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tribunes
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representatives elected by the plebeians to form their own assembly
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consul
Definition
there are two... and they control the army and direct the gov't. the consul was only in charge for one year, and could always overrule or veto ones decisions.
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senate
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the aristocratic branch of Romes gov't
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dictator
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a leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army.
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legions
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large military units
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Punic wars
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Rome and Carthage with each other, and fought 3 battles.
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