1. The Roman Republic

2. Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture Name Period Date

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

4. Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture Name Period Date What is a Republic?A Republic is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials.

5. 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.

6. Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture Name Period Date 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.

7. What is the Roman Senate? The senate controlled the treasury ( the money !) and laws. Most of the senators were members of wealthy families.

8. Questions and Titles Notes from the lecture Name Period Date 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.

9. 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)