The Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage

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CauseCauseControl of the MediterraneanControl of the Mediterranean

First Punic WarFirst Punic War Rome and Carthage fight over Sicily

R held Sicily’s inland while C controlled the coast (stronger navy)

Romans used “crows” to board enemy ships R’s large army & many allies helped it win the war

Rome and Carthage fight over Sicily R held Sicily’s inland while C controlled the coast

(stronger navy) Romans used “crows” to board enemy ships R’s large army & many allies helped it win the war

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By the end of the first Punic War: Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica became first territories outside peninsula for Rome

First Punic War Hannibal’s Revenge

Second Punic WarSecond Punic War

Rome and Carthage fight over Spain Hannibal commands C military Attacks an ally of R (Saguntum)

Rome sends troops Hannibal attacks Italy & crushes R in many battles

Rome attacks Carthage (Scipio Africanus) Scipio defeats Hannibal when he returns

Rome and Carthage fight over Spain Hannibal commands C military Attacks an ally of R (Saguntum)

Rome sends troops Hannibal attacks Italy & crushes R in many battles

Rome attacks Carthage (Scipio Africanus) Scipio defeats Hannibal when he returns

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Second Punic War

Battle of Canine

Battle of Zama

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Battle of CanineBattle of Canine

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Battle of ZamaBattle of Zama

Third Punic WarThird Punic War

Rome levels Carthage Carthaginians Rebel R sells survivors into slavery and levels

cityFinal Battle

Rome levels Carthage Carthaginians Rebel R sells survivors into slavery and levels

cityFinal Battle

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Final Timeline: Due WEDFinal Timeline: Due WED

5-10 important dates Brief Captions 3-5 Illustrations Color and Creativity Neat and Formatted (Title, Name) No Spelling Mistakes

5-10 important dates Brief Captions 3-5 Illustrations Color and Creativity Neat and Formatted (Title, Name) No Spelling Mistakes

How did Rome’s victories in these wars set it on a path to establishing an empire?

How did Rome’s victories in these wars set it on a path to establishing an empire?

What problems did Rome have at home during these wars?

What problems did Rome have at home during these wars?