4/28/20

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Republic-a government where citizens vote for leaders 
Patrician-wealthy landowners who held a lot of power
Plebeian-the common people who made up the population 
Tribune-an assembly of plebeians to elect representatives 
Consul-two officials of Rome. 
Senate-the aristocratic branch of Romes government 
Dictator-a leader who had absolute power and could command the army 
Legion-large military units 
Punic Wars-a war between Rome and Carthage, there were 3 wars 
Hannibal-a brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage's defeat 

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