In Roman society, the aristocrats were known as patricians. The highest positions in the government were held by two consuls, or leaders, who ruled the Roman Republic. A senate composed of patricians elected these consuls. At this time, lower-class citizens, or plebeians, had virtually no say in the government.
The statement that does not describe the role of the colonies in the mercantile system is that the colonies manufactured their own goods and sent them to the parent country to be sold for profit.
B. Sacrifice isn't necessary to achieve group goals.
