Question

tension between the plebs and the patricians rose because of issues involving ________.
a. equal rights and land distribution
b. roman expansion and foreign slaves
c. social programs and government taxes
d. political authority and military structure

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

In ancient Rome, the plebeians (plebs) and patricians had tensions mainly over equal political and social rights (like access to offices, laws) and land distribution (patricians often controlled more land, while plebeians struggled for land ownership and use). Option B's Roman expansion and foreign slaves were not the core of plebeian - patrician tension. Option C's social programs and taxes were not the main issues driving their conflict. Option D's political authority and military structure were part of the rights struggle but the land and equal rights (including legal, political) were more central. So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

A. equal rights and land distribution