Do Now: An American God HW Preview Tim & Moby 12 Tables Flashcards
WWBAT identify the Republic form of government in Rome The Roman Republic -The Romans wanted to set up a government that was for the people and by the people. -Roman people decided to come up with a set of laws that applied to all Roman citizens (all males over the age of 16). -Wanted to be ruled by elected leaders that were voted into office every year (yearly elections). -Created a new set of laws called The Twelve Tables. These laws applied to all men, were engraved on metal, and placed in the forum for all to see and read.
Wealthier land owning Romans, Made up senate -Upper Class Citizens - Nobility-Wealthy Government Officials - Wealthy Landowners
Tradesman, craftsmen, farmers -Lower Class Citizens -Lower Class Citizens -The Common People
elected by Plebeians and protected their rights
Rome’s Military Leaders
B.C.E -Tarquinius Superbus -Romans were sick of the tyrannical leaders and Tarquin was the last one -Son was accused of raping a village woman while the men were away at war -This accusation was the last straw for the Romans and they decided to act and depose Tarquin. -Tarquin was exiled from Rome
Laws in Rome placed at center of town