Western Civ 4/30 - plebeians vs. patricians

Roman Patricians were the ones who had any sort of power. Wealth = power. That still occurs today. The plebeians were the common people who made Rome what it is. There were artisans, farmers, and merchants who were, obviously along with the Patricians, a very important part of Rome. The Patricians can be compared to Greek aristocrats, who were part of the ruling class because of their wealth and charisma.  The plebeians can be compared to the ones who didn't fit in with the ruling class in Greece. They had certain requirements for being able to vote, and many didn't fit in like any woman in Greece.

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