In Rome before 484 BC things were very different. Then the Plebeians were not allowed to marry Patricians and had very little rights. Not only that but they had absolutely no say in government, only Patricians did. The Plebeians knew this and went on strike. This strike included them leaving which caused no army and there were no one in the shops or taking care of the city. The Patricians thought that their Republic was going to collapse so they agreed to come to terms with the Plebeians. These terms included them getting the Council of Plebs and were allowed to marry Patricians.This happened after 484 BC.