1. Rise of the Republic in Rome
6th Grade History Alive pg

2. Patricians Create a Republic
In 509 BC a group of Patricians led by Brutus rebelled against the Etruscans
In place of the King the created a Republic
Elected officials govern for the people
Created the Senate which was a group of 300 Patricians
Appoint government officials and judges
Two elected leaders called consuls, shared command of the army
They are advised by the Senate

3. Plebeians Rebel Laws were created by the Patricians only
Plebeians still had to fight wars they had no say in
In 494 BC they marched out of the city and camped
Caused a panic and the Patricians had to compromise

4. Plebeians Gain Political Equality
Now allowed to elect officials called Tribunes of the Plebs
Spoke on their behalf
Had power to veto, overrule actions by the Senate
The council of Plebs was formed
Over 200 years Plebeians protested and won politically equality

5. Important Dates 451 BC demanded laws be written down and won
Published on “Twelve Tables”
367 BC stated a new law that one of the two consuls had to be plebeian
Allowed plebeians to become senators
287 BC plebeians gained rights to pass laws for all Roman citizens
Future leaders in Europe and America used this as an example of government