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494 BCE
The 1st Succesion of the Plebs
The plebians left Rome to the Sacred Mountains/Hills. They left due to their lack of say in the politics of Rome. They were given a tribune to make them come back. Source
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494 BCE
The Plebians are used
They are used as soldiers and farmers. They are the main part of the military during the tumultuous times of 494 BC where Rome was attacked by three Civilizations at Once. They're usage might have an impact on future events.
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Period: 494 BCE to 81 BCE
The Tribune of the Plebians
The Tribune of The Plebians originally held great power however after 81 BC it was more of a formality then an actual tribune.
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471 BCE
The Lex Publilia
A major Law that transferred the election of the Tribune to the Tribal assembly. This allowed the election to be out of the hand of the Patricians.
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451 BCE
The Twelve Tables
The Plebians were still angry even after being given a tribune. To settle down the Plebians, the Patricians made a set of 12 laws. These laws were designed to be fair for both the upper and lower class. It still favored the patricians though. It didn't settle the unrest; all it did was delay the unrest. Source
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448 BCE
Second Succession of The Plebs
The Plebs left Rome. They left Rome because the Decemviri(A group of 10 men with a lot of power who were elected for 1 year) refused to give up their power after the year was up. These men became tyrannical and the plebs called for help but were ignored.
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447 BCE
Joint Assemblies
Cicero says that there was a joint assembly between the Patricians and Plebians. This a Major step in the right direction. Source
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367 BCE
Major Accomplishments for the Plebians
The first Plebian Consul was elected
The Licinian-Sextian laws promised more equality among the Patricians and Plebians.
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356 BCE
First Plebian Dictator
As the title suggests, Gaius Marcius Rutilus became the first Plebian Dictator. This was a monumental moment, because a Plebian had control over the entire country.
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287 BCE
The Lex Hortensia
A Law that stated that all the Plebian Councils decisions were binding on all citizens not just Plebians. This Law ended the Conflict of Orders.
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