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2. 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?

3. 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

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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

5. TOTAL TIME: Until the end of class~ Homework if not finished!
LOOK
2. LEAN IN
3. LISTEN
4. LOWER
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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!