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Rise of the Roman Republic

  • Period: 616 BCE to 509 BCE

    Etruscans ruled Rome

    Between this time the Roman society was ruled by the Etruscan’s and dived into two groups, Plebeians and Particians.
  • Rome became a Republic
    509 BCE

    Rome became a Republic

    The Romans overthrew Etruscans and became a republican.
  • Plebeians revolt
    494 BCE

    Plebeians revolt

    The Plebeians revolted against the Patricians to gain a ruling society.
  • The twelve tables
    451 BCE

    The twelve tables

    The patricians agreed to write down their laws on the Twelve Tables after the Plebeians demanded them so patricians couldn’t change them at will.
  • Political equality for Plebeians
    287 BCE

    Political equality for Plebeians

    The Plebeians gained the right to pass for all Roman citizens.