4/26/19

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Republic- A form or government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by the citizens who have the right to vote

Patrician- A member of wealthy, privileged upper class

Plebeian- One of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population

Tribune- An official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights

Consul- One of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government

Senate- The supreme governing, originally made up only by aristocrats

Dictator- A political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for limited a time

Legion- A military unit of ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback

Punic Wars- A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage

Hannibal- 29 year old Carthaginian general, he was a brilliant military strategist who wanted too avenge Carthage's earlier defeat

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They could only serve for one year, the same person could not be elected for ten years, and one consul could always overrule the others decision.

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That all free citizens had protection under the law.

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Instead of a head on attack, he used a surprise attack.