The Romans did not have a written constitutions. They only had written codes of law.
The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.
The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.
The aristocratic patricians kept the unwritten laws in their heads, so if a plebeian had a legal problem, he had to go to a patrician to find out what to do. This made the plebeian a client of his patron patrician, who he had to support politically and financially if required. With the law written down, the plebs could handle problems themselves without becoming entangled.
The rich Romans did. The poor Romans who could not afford to throw parties ate their food from a sitting position.
The Romans did not have a written constitutions. They only had written codes of law.
The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.The plebeians demanded that the laws be written so that they could know what they were. Before they were written, only the patricians knew what they were and could interpret them in any way. The written body of the laws was called the Twelve Tables.
With the laws held in the heads of the aristocrats, a pleb had to go to one if he had a problem. This made him a client of the aristocrat, having to support him politically and financially. So the plebs demanded the laws be written and made available to them so that they could deal with problems without becoming enmeshed with an aristocratic patron.
The end result was a recognition of the civil rights of the plebeians. The laws were written down and supposed to be followed.
If you are referring to the days of the Romans, the sailors were non-Romans who lived in the Roman Empire. The Romans looked down on this kind of job. Therefore, neither the sailors nor their wives were Roman plebeians (commoners). Generally the wives of people who were not rich looked after the children and the house and undertook economic activities which supplemented the income of the family.
Romans wanted their laws written down to ensure consistency and clarity in legal matters. Having laws written down helped to prevent disagreements and misunderstandings, and provided a standardized reference point for all citizens to follow. Additionally, written laws helped to establish a sense of order and fairness in Roman society.
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The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.The plebeians wanted written laws in order to make the laws clear and fair for all. Before the written code (the Twelve tables) the law was administered by what was customary and there was a lot of misinterpretation of the customary laws. The written laws eliminated this.
-The Twelve Tables spelled out the Roman code of laws. -The Twelve Tables were written down. -The Twelve Tables were displayed publicly. -The Twelve Tables protected all citizens, including the plebeians.
The aristocratic patricians kept the unwritten laws in their heads, so if a plebeian had a legal problem, he had to go to a patrician to find out what to do. This made the plebeian a client of his patron patrician, who he had to support politically and financially if required. With the law written down, the plebs could handle problems themselves without becoming entangled.
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Basically, it was several issues and they all had to do with civil rights in some way. Before the written law, justice was dispensed by tradition and patrician interpretation of the laws. The patricians were the only ones who had access to the few laws that were written down. These circumstance did not please the plebeians, who were not only denied justice in most cases, but were also denied the opportunity to advance themselves. Plebeian work strikes and protests, such as leaving the city and camping out on the Advantine hill, were the methods that were used to force the patricians to cede power and to change the government by giving the plebeians more of a say.