 | Term | Definition |
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What are the approximate dates of the "Roman Republic Developed?' |
509 B.C. |
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After the Romans broke away from the Etruscan king what form of goverment did they establish? |
A new form of government called a "republic" |
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What were the leaders of this new government called? How did they receive their position? |
The leaders were called consuls. They were chosen by the people. |
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What were the two classes of Romans? Describe each one |
Partricians or nobility and plebeian. The plebeian were the masses, made up of peasants, farmers and traders. |
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What did strife between the two classes cause? |
It caused a war. |
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What relationship does the United States form of government have with the Roman republic? |
The United States was formed as a republic and based much of its foundation on the principles developed by the Romans during this period. |
