the punic wars expanding rome’s empire. carthage 1.city founded by phoenicians in north africa...
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Hannibal Great Carthaginian General who fought against Rome in the Second Punic War. He was considered Rome's greatest enemy.TRANSCRIPT
The Punic Wars
Expanding Rome’s Empire
Carthage1. City founded
by Phoenicians in North Africa
2. Controlled W. Mediterranean trade
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Hannibal Great Carthaginian General who fought against Rome in the Second Punic War. He was considered Rome's greatest enemy.
Scipio Great Roman General who defeated Hannibal in the Second Punic War.
First Punic War (264 BC - 241 BC)
:CAUSE:Rome breaks alliance with Carthage and invades Sicily.
:EFFECT:Rome prevails and captures Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica.
Second Punic War (218 BC-201 BC)
:CAUSE:Carthage conquers Spain, Hannibal invades Italy.
:EFFECT:Roman General Scipio defeats Hannibal but Carthage is allowed to keep it’s lands.
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Hannibal's Elephants
Third Punic War (149 BC-146 BC)
:CAUSE:Carthage rebels against Roman rule.
:EFFECT:Rome completely destroys Carthage.
3 Reasons for Rome’s Success
1. Diplomacy1. Extended Roman citizenship to conquered
people2. Conquered allowed to run their own internal
affairs2. Military
1. Accomplished and persistent soldiers2. Strategists3. Built colonies and roads
3. Law1. Practical2. Created laws in response to problems