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Rome became a republic in 509 B.C. Over the years many neighborin civilization adopted this type of government. The republic began when a roman overthrew his etruscan conquerer. This government let the romans select a representative on their behalf. The citizens of rome differentiate themseves by wearing togas.
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In 449 B.C. there was a struggle between the patrichians and plebians for civil rights. They appointed as assembly of ten men, known as Decemviri, to write a new code of law that supported both parties.
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Rome began in 753 B.C. with brothers Romulus and Remus. The two brothers where abandoned by their parents, legend has it that they were tossed into the tiber in a basket. When the basket washed ashore, it was discovered by a female wolf. This wolf allegedly raised the boys. When they had grown into aduthood the brothers decided they would start a city where they had been adopted by the wolf. The brothers disagreed on its location and Rumulus killed Remus. The city was named after him.
