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A restriction on marriage for these people was lifted by the Canuleian Law. To mollify these people, Aulus Postumius promised to build a temple to the Aventine Triad. By restoring a “Servian” system of government, Sulla nullified these people’s political power in the Centuriate (10[1])Assembly. These people gained legislative authority through the Lex Hortensia after the last instance of a political tactic frequently used by (10[1])them. (10[5])The Senate targeted Gaius Gracchus because of his advocacy for this group. The Twelve Tables were created after these people seceded (10[1])en masse to the Mons Sacer as part of the Conflict of the Orders. These people were represented by a namesake elected Tribune. (10[1])For 10 points, name these common people of the Roman Republic, contrasted with patricians. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: plebeians [or plebs; accept Tribune of the Plebs; accept Plebeian Council or Plebeian Assembly or Council of the Plebs; accept secession of the plebs or secessio plebis; prompt on Roman commoners until “common” is read]
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