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Cornell Notes: Pages 72-73 Journals Through History Ancient Rome The Eternal City (full video 17min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Hh_gKDN2 o EQ: How did conflict change Rome’s government? EACH SLIDE IS ITS OWN CHUNK!
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Romans wanted to start a government that did not rely on one ruler. Citizens - people with rights and responsibilities ruled by a government Roman Republic was led by two chief officials called consuls. Republic - citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders. The Roman Republic was made up of 300 wealthy men called patricians. Use page 312 to define these terms: Patrician, Plebeian, Consul, Veto, Praetors, Tribune, Civic Duty and legislature Roman Republic Chapter 11, lesson 2
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The power of the consuls was limited. Consuls ruled for one year only. Power was divided equally between the consuls. Both had to agree before the government could take any action. If one consul said “Veto”, which means “I forbid it”, the matter would be dropped. Early Rome did have dictators, but they only ruled for six months with permission from the government. How did the Republic Work?
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Cincinnatus: https://www.y outube.com/wa tch?v=71eY67Ht 4Lo https://www.y outube.com/wa tch?v=71eY67Ht 4Lo Answer the Progress check questions on page AND then CHUNK! The Twelve table of Law: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=clmPMqeQs_I https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=clmPMqeQs_I
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