The Romans understood the need to rotate crops. ... Under the Roman Republic, the army was made up only of citizens who owned land. The Romans felt that property owners had a greater stake in the republic than did landless people and would therefore defend it better. ... The senatus (senate) was at its height during the early republic, and diminished during the latter of the empire. ... By the time of the late Republic, the distinction between patricians and plebeians had virtually disappeared. ...

• Word Count: 2073
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• Grade Level: High School

Under the Roman Republic, the army was made up only of citizens who owned land. The Romans felt that property owners had a greater stake in the republic than did landless people and would therefore defend it better. ... Citizenship meant protection under Roman law. ... The senatus (senate) was at its height during the early republic, but diminished during the latter of the empire. ... By the time of the late Republic, the distinction between patricians and plebeians had virtually disappeared. ...

• Word Count: 2075
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School