The Roman Republic

Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture

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What is a Republic?

• A Republic is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture

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What is a Republic? A Republic is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

What are citizens And citizenship?

• Citizens in Rome are free men who could vote for their leaders and own property.

• Slaves which were war captives, were owned by citizens and had no rights.

Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture

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What is a Republic? • A Republic is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

What are citizens And citizenship?

• Citizens in Rome are free men who could vote for their leaders and own property.

• Slaves which were war captives, were owned by citizens and had no rights.

What is the Roman Senate?

• The senate controlled the treasury ( the money !) and laws. Most of the senators were members of wealthy families.

Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture

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What is a Republic? • A Republic is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

What are citizens And citizenship?

• Citizens in Rome are free men who could vote for their leaders and own property.

• Slaves which were war captives, were owned by citizens and had no rights

What is the Roman Senate?

• The senate controlled the treasury ( the money !) and laws. Most of the senators were members of wealthy families.

The 12 Tables Assignment

• The 12 tables are the laws of Ancient Rome. • Read the 12 tables handout and pick 2 that

you think are unfair and 2 that are fair. • Write in your notebook why you think they are

fair or unfair. (Write in complete sentences)