They were very wealthy because they were the center of the know world. All trade routes came through Rome, so they had the upper hand. Hope this helps! :)
Roman society was divided into the patricians (the aristocracy), the equites (equestrians) who were bankers, money lenders, merchants and investors in shipping and mining, and the plebeians (the commoners). there were also slaves and freedmen
Patricians
Patrician
Sadly, they weren't. The entire Roman government was made up of wealthy white Roman males who owned land. Much like America in the 1700's
Patricians
"patricians" OR "patrician"
Patrician for the top class, and Equestrian for the next class.
In the prime years of the Roman Republic, a case can be made for the Senate making most of the political decisions.
In the Roman Government the Senate was made up of 'Patricians' who are men from wealthy families. The 'Plebeians' were the poor people and they had no say in how their country was run. In the Roman Government the Senate was made up of 'Patricians' who are men from wealthy families. The 'Plebeians' were the poor people and they had no say in how their country was run. In the Roman Government the Senate was made up of 'Patricians' who are men from wealthy families. The 'Plebeians' were the poor people and they had no say in how their country was run.
The Roman republic was established to rid the people of a one man rule. They preferred to be governed by a consensus.
The government of the Roman Republic.
made policy decisions