From Kingdom to Republic
Chapter 11 Notes: Mediterranean Society, The Roman Phase From Kingdom to Republic The Etruscans and Rome Romulus and Remus The Etruscans The Kingdom of Rome The Roman Republic and its Constitution Establishment of the Republic Conflict between patricians and Plebeians The Expansion of the Republic 8th century B.C.E, city of Rome was originally a small city-state ruled by a single king. 6th century, aristocrats ended the monarchy and started a republic- a form of government in which delegates represented the interests of various constituencies. This empire survived for more than 500 years and Rome was the dominate power of the Mediterranean basin.