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Early Rome

Early Rome. Roman Legend. Rome was founded by the brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. Actually began by the Etruscans Ruled by kings By 509 BC was a Republic 264 BC Rome was united all of Italy. The Roman State. The Roman Senate was the most influential position in Rome.

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Early Rome

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  1. Early Rome

  2. Roman Legend • Rome was founded by the brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. • Actually began by the Etruscans • Ruled by kings • By 509 BC was a Republic • 264 BC Rome was united all of Italy.

  3. The Roman State • The Roman Senate was the most influential position in Rome. • It was a council of elderly men. • About 300 of them served. • Served for life. • Rome was a aristocratic republic • Controlled by a small group of privileged people.

  4. Social Division Patricians • Families of descended from the original senators, during the kings time period. • Owned most of the land • Only ones to serve in the Senate. • The Patrician was a minority group in Rome.

  5. Social Division • Plebeians • They were the majority of the people. • They were the small farmer, merchants, less wealthy landowners. • Could not hold a public office. • The Plebeians finally created a council and elected their own officials. • They were called the tribunes. • Finally in 287 BC the plebeian got equal citizenship.

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