Intro to Ancient Rome
The proletariat refers to the working class, particularly those who do not own the means of production and must sell their labor to survive. This social class became increasingly significant during the late Republic as economic disparities grew and a large number of citizens found themselves in poverty due to various social and economic problems. The struggles of the proletariat, including unemployment and lack of land ownership, contributed to social unrest and political challenges during this period.
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