jan 1, 498 BC - Plebs

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Plebs (people) – challenge patricians
§ The Conflict (Struggle) of the Orders
§ Struggle for full political rights
Patrician citizens don’t want to give up power
§ 494 BCE – Plebeians stage first of several mass
walkouts
§ Why should they fight in wars?
§ Winnings line the pockets of patricians
§ Want reform
§ Want a code of written laws

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