Day 2

Republic-a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Patrician-an aristocrat or nobleman.

Plebeian-(in ancient Rome) a commoner.

Tribune-an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests.

Consul-an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there.

Senate-the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries.

Dictator-a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

Legion-a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army.

Punic Wars-three wars between Rome and Carthage that led to the undisputed dominance of Rome in the western Mediterranean.
3.The main issue is that they could only serve for one year and the same person could not be elected for ten years.

4.They were an early example of written law displayed publicly for all who could read them. That was the only downfall of the Twelve Tables is that not everyone was able to read.

 5.He led his army on a long trek from Spain across France and through the Alps, he also used war elephants which the Romans, being unfamiliar, had no defenses against and were terrified of.













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