Aventine Secession

The Aventine Secession was a significant political event in ancient Rome that took place in 494 BCE. It involved the Roman plebeians, who were common citizens, withdrawing from the city to the Aventine Hill in protest against their lack of rights and representation in government. They felt oppressed by the ruling patricians, the aristocratic class. This secession led to the establishment of popular assemblies and the creation of the office of the Tribune of the Plebs, which gave plebeians a voice in governance and helped to balance power between the social classes in Rome.