5/28

Today in class we took our essays for the final exam. I chose prompt A, D, and E. I think I did very well on them.

5/27

Today in class we took our test on Rome. I don't think i did as well as i should've. I was confused with the branches of the U.S and Rome goverments

5/21

Today in class we saw Christiana and Suki present their project. In my opinion it was best in the class. We also talked about when the exam was, what'll be on it, and when we take the essay portion next week in class.

5/20

Today in class Jack and I presented our project. We worked very hard on it and spent a lot of time on it. I wish it launched the tennis ball father but it's okay. I hope we get a 200/200

5/13

Today in class we took a pop quiz that i got an A on. I need to get my grade up still from that 60 i got on the group project. I am finishing up the project with Jack on friday. I hope to get my grade above an 80

5/8

Today in class i wasnt able to do much. I have a serious concussion and can not take tests or look at screens for a long time

5/4

Patricians
Rule of kings is replaced by two consuls
- elected officials
- term = 1 year
-always aristocrats
-patricians traced their decent from a famous ancestor or Pater
-Duties were justice, making laws, and controlling the army
-One consul could veto the other

Plebs
Fifth century BCE- patrcian dominace of the goverment was challanged by the plebs
-plebs were 98% of the population

How did the patricians dominate
-plebs served in the army
-plebs couldnt hold office
-threatened by debt slavery
-no legal rights
-plebs were victims of disromatory decisions in judicial trails

Rome had no written laws
Patrcians used it to their advantage
laws were written (12 tables)
posted in public in 450 BC
Tribunes were picked

SPQR (Senatus Populusque Romanum)
designates any decree or choice by "The Roman Senate and People"