mark each statement if it describes one of the problems experienced by most of Rome's common people in the early days of republic?
A. a commoner who could not repay what he owed became a victim of debt bondage.
B. commoners had no rights at all and the patricians held absolute power over them.
C. commoners were expected to serve as unpaid soldiers when necessary, and even supply their own equipment.
D. commoners could not marry patricians
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To determine which statements describe problems experienced by most of Rome's common people in the early days of the republic, we need to analyze each option.
A. "A commoner who could not repay what he owed became a victim of debt bondage."
This statement is accurate. In the early days of the Roman Republic, commoners who were unable to repay their debts could become debt slaves or fall into debt bondage, allowing creditors to exploit and control them.
B. "Commoners had no rights at all and the patricians held absolute power over them."
This statement is not entirely accurate. While the patricians held more power and influence than the commoners, the commoners did have some rights and political representation through their own assembly, known as the plebeian assembly. The power dynamics were certainly imbalanced, but the commoners were not entirely without rights.
C. "Commoners were expected to serve as unpaid soldiers when necessary and even supply their own equipment."
This statement is also accurate. The commoners, particularly the lower-class citizens, were indeed expected to serve in the Roman military, often without pay, and were often responsible for providing their own equipment.
D. "Commoners could not marry patricians."
This statement is accurate. There were legal restrictions on marriage between patricians and commoners. These restrictions were gradually lessened over time, particularly with the passage of the Lex Canuleia in 445 BCE, which permitted marriage between patricians and plebeians.
In summary, the statements that describe problems experienced by most of Rome's common people in the early days of the republic are:
- A. A commoner who could not repay what he owed became a victim of debt bondage.
- C. Commoners were expected to serve as unpaid soldiers when necessary, and even supply their own equipment.
- D. Commoners could not marry patricians.