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In Rоmаn sоciety, the mоst importаnt division wаs between patricians, a small wealthy social class, and plebeians, the majority of Roman people. Originally, all public offices were only open to patricians and the different social classes could not intermarry. Tensions between the two classes grew, especially since the poorer residents of the city provided the bulk of the army. Why should they fight in a war if all of the profits go to the wealthy? Finally, in 494 BCE the plebeians went on strike, refusing to work or serve in the military. The strike worked, and the plebeians gained the right to elect their own officials, known as Tribunes and hold jobs in the government. Plebeians demanded written laws so patrician judges could not rule arbitrarily. This resulted in Rome's first law code known as The Twelve Tables. Citizenship gave political and legal rights to individuals such as the right to own land, to make contracts, and to conduct business under Roman law. Most adult, free-born men within the city limits held Roman citizenship. Free-born women were considered citizens, but they could not vote or hold political office. All children born to legally married Roman citizens became citizens at birth. Under Roman law, enslaved workers were considered property and held no rights. However, slaves who had been manumitted (legally freed from slavery) became freedmen and children of formerly enslaved parents in a legally recognized marriage were considered citizens with full rights. After serving in the army for 25 years, retiring soldiers who were non-citizens were granted Roman citizenship. Roman citizens had to pay various taxes, especially property tax. All citizens were required to declare their property and family status in a census taken every five years. Roman citizens had obligations to the state and failure to perform citizenship duties could result in the loss of privileges. For example, men who refused military service lost their right to vote. QUESTIONS: What led to the conflict between social classes in the Roman Republic? How was it resolved? According to the reading, what rights and responsibilites did Roman citizens have? Your answer must be in your own words and must be supported by specific information from the reading. Your answer must be a minimum of 75 words.