Poor Roman citizens had the same rights as wealthy Roman citizens, except that they __________.

Poor Roman citizens generally had the basic rights of citizenship, including the right to vote, and they were not barred from owning land simply because they were poor. However, the Senate was made up of wealthy, influential men, so poor citizens were effectively excluded from joining it. Therefore, the best answer is “were not allowed to join the Senate.”

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