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Rise of the Roman Republic

By asummitt
  • 451

    Written Laws

    Written Laws
    Roman laws were written down on the Twelve Tables. Before they were written, the patricians could change them to benefit themselves.
  • Jan 1, 616

    Patricians and Plebians Under Etruscan Rule

    Patricians and Plebians Under Etruscan Rule
    Both the higher Romans class, the patricians, and the lower class, the plebians, were under Etruscan rule.

  • Equality

    Equality
    The plebians and patricians have equal rights. Plebians can now pass laws, become councls, reject laws, and become Senators; just as the patricians could.

  • The Plebians Rebel

    The Plebians Rebel
    The plebians were very mad over their lack of power, so they left the city and refused to work, throwing Rome into chaos.

  • The Patricians Create a Republic

    The Patricians Create a Republic
    A group of patricians led by Lucius Junius Brutus rebelled against the last Etruscan king, and successfully overthrew him. In place of monarchy, they formed a republic.