Patricians and Plebeians: Struggle for Power
Assignment to hand in: The Struggle for Political Power in Ancient Rome Comprehension Questions (see below)
Directions: Read the article, "The Stuggle for Political Power in Ancient Rome" and answer the comprehension questions below.
Comprehension Questions on the article, "The Struggle for Political Power in Ancient Rome":
1. What were the differences between being a patrician or a plebeian?
2. After Rome overthrew the Etruscan king, Tarquinius Superbus, they set up a republic. How did this form of government work?
3. How is Rome's republican government different that what we have in the United States today?
4. What was the Conflict of Orders and what did the Plebeians do in protest?
5. What changes were made to the government to resolve this conflict and placate (make happy) the plebeians?
Supplemental Videos:
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