What were the problems experienced by most of Rome's common people in the early days of the republic?

Select all correct answers.


A. Commoners were barred from marrying patricians.

B. Commoners who could not repay what they owed became victims of debt bondage.

C. Commoners had no rights at all and the patricians held absolute power over them.


D. Commoners were expected to serve as unpaid soldiers when necessary, and even supply their own equipment.