4/28 assignment

Republic- A form of government in which power rests with the citizens who have the right to vote for their leader.
Patrician- Wealthy landowners who held much of the power in the government.
Plebeians- Common farmers, merchants, and artisans who made up most of the population.
Tribunes- protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.
Consul- They are like kings, they commanded the army, and directed the government. But their power was limited.
Senate- An aristocratic branch of Rome's government. Had two branches named the legislative and administrative branches.
Dictator- A leader who had absolute power to make laws and to command the army. Their power only lasted for six months.
Legions- Made up of 5,000 heavily armed foot soldiers. As well as a group of soldiers on horseback, being a Calvary.
Punic Wars- A series of three wars between 264 and 146 B.C between Rome and Carthage. This war included very long lasting battles.
Hannibal- A brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage's earlier defeat to Rome in the battle he was entering into.

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