Trouble in the roman republic Flashcards
Who were plebians?
Working class
Who were patricians?
Wealthy land owners
When did the plebians go on strike?
494 BC
What 2 things were plebians not allowed to do
Marry between classes, hold office
When was the council of plebs created?
471 bc
when did plebians gain the right to run for consul?
300 BC
When could plebians and patricans marry?
455 BC
What 2 important things did the Patricians still control?
Money and military
What did weathy landowners do to force small farms out of business?
Undercutting prices and the use of slaves
What did many small farmers do?
Sell there farms
What two things caused widespread anger?
Low wages and use of slaves
What did politicians do to deal with the problem?
Give free food an entertainment.
What did the Gracchus brothers propose to solve the problem?
Take land from weathy land owners and give it tot the poor farm owners/
Why did the plan not get support?
Many senators were land owners
What happened to the murders of tiberous crakens?
No punishment/nothing
