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In 494 BC, a significant event in ancient Rome known as the First Secession of the Plebs occurred. The plebeians, who were the common citizens of Rome, withdrew from the city in protest against their political disenfranchisement and the oppressive debt burdens imposed by patrician creditors. This act of civil disobedience led to the establishment of the position of the Tribune of the Plebs, a representative who could advocate for the rights of the plebeians and veto decisions made by the patrician class. This event marked a crucial step in the struggle for social and political equality in Rome.

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