Rome

The wealthy received the most benefits, began demanding more land and greater political involvement.

Their Mediterranean conquest brought the Romans money, slaves and land. However, this caused instability in the Republic.

Social instability increased the influence of the army and its generals, giving way to a period of civil wars

The Romans divided it among various institutions.

Only patricians could hold magistracies, the plebeyans, who were excluded, to begin demanding a role in government.

The positions of tribunes of the plebs

The Romans then established the Republic

Rome had seven kings. Three Sabine kings and three Etruscan Kings.

The Senate, made up of the heads of the city's most powerful families.

The comitia or assemblies, made up of the rest of the citizens.