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Topic: Plebeians and Patricians Ancient Rome Topic: Plebeians and Patricians EQ: Compare and contrast the Plebeians and the Patricians. What was their impact on Roman society?

Who were the Plebeians and the Patricians? Wealthy, powerful citizens Common People Nobles Peasants, craftspeople, traders, other workers Small minority of the population Majority of the population Once controlled all aspects of government Gained the right to participate in government After 218 BCE, not allowed to participate in trade and commerce Only Romans who could be traders, so many would eventually become wealthy

LOOK 2. LEAN IN 3. LISTEN 4. LOWER VOICE TASK: Go through the article again and underline the similarities in blue and differences in red. TALK: How are the Plebeians and Patricians similar? How are they different? TEAM: Elbow Partners TOTAL TIME: 10 Minutes

TOTAL TIME: Until the end of class~ Homework if not finished! LOOK 2. LEAN IN 3. LISTEN 4. LOWER VOICE TASK: Complete the Comparing and Contrasting Patricians and Plebeians Worksheet TALK: How are the Plebeians and Patricians similar? How are they different? What was their impact on Roman society? TEAM: Elbow Partners TOTAL TIME: Until the end of class~ Homework if not finished!