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Roman expansion in the Mediterranean during the Republic was a process that unfolded over time and was the product of a series of separate events, rather than a grand design of conquest.
Originally the Romans expanded into Italy. They then fought the First Punic War against the Carthaginians over the control of Sicily and as a result of the war also gained control of Sardinia and Corsica. This, apart from concerns about the Illyrians on the coast of the Adriatic Sea (next door to Italy) could have been the end of Roman expansion.
Things changed when Hannibal, a Carthaginian general, sparked the Second Punic war and attacked Italy from his power base in Spain. By winning this war, Rome gained control of the western basin of the Mediterranean. The conquest of Greece was the result of Rome getting drawn into the conflicts between Greek states. Western Turkey came under Roman control because it had Greek states who were Roman allies. These expansions were not part of a previous design, or a Roman decision to conquer the Mediterranean. It was the result of how things developed. By this time, Rome was the main power in the Mediterranean and did not necessarily need to conquer the whole of the lands around this sea to maintain hegemony.
Further expansion started when the king of Pontus, in northeast Turkey, started a war against Rome and tried to get the Greek states to rebel against Rome. This lead to the Mithridatic Wars which Rome won, taking over the rest of Turkey. Successive expansion was due to concerns about political instability in the lands near the new borders of the empire. Syria was decaying and was torn by civil war. The Romans annexed Syria to ensure political stability in the area. Civil wars, this time among the Jews, was the reason for Roman intervention in Judaea. Rome sided with one faction and s
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∙ 6y agoWhen Carthage lost the wars they had to give over all their territories and colonies to Rome. Carthage had been a major force in the Mediterranean with colonies in Africa, Sicily and Spain. Rome got them all.
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∙ 7y agoThey defeated the other power, Carthage, in three wars, and to finally put an end to it, destroyed the city and sold its people into slavery.
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∙ 14y agoThey gained control of the Western Mediterranean by their victories over Carthage in the Punic Wars.
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What did the carthaginians and the Romans fight over in the 2nd Punic war?
Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.
What is the city that rome fought in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage.
What was the role the Punic Wars played in the expansion of the Roman Empire?
They established Rome as the dominant power in the Western Mediterranean, and Rome's move to punish Macedonia for intervening on Carthage's side, after the Second punic War, enmeshed it in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Which came first Etruscans control Rome Romans win battle of zama Romans destroy Carthage Roman republic established?
Etruscans control Rome, Roman Republic established, Battle of Zama won by Romans, Romans destroy Carthage. A+
Who won the battle of Carthage?
The three wars between Rome and Carthage were all won by Rome. Both city-states paid a heavy cost in lives in fighting each other in what are called the Punic Wars. The result of the wars was a reduction and finally the total destruction of Carthage. Rome on the other hand began its empire as a result of placing important lands in the Mediterranean Sea under their control.
Who did the Romans defeat in order to win control of the western mediterranean?
They defeated the armies of Carthage in the Punic Wars.
What did the carthaginians and the Romans fight over in the 2nd Punic war?
Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.Rome andRome and Carthage were fighting the Punic wars for power and to control of the Mediterranean trade.
How did Augustus win control of Rome?
Augustus won control of Rome by winning out over Mark Antony in the last civil war of the republic.
Why did the Punic Wars take place why did Rome win them and what were the consequences of these wars for Roman politics and society?
It was a struggle for supremacy in the Western Mediterran between Rome and Carthage. Rome developed superior forces supported by allies. Rome became dominant in the Western Mediterranean. However the effects on its society brought long term changes - the absence of the small-farmers on extended campaigns and the glut of slaves from the war who largely replaced them brought a social crisis which helped lead to the civil wars.
What is the city that rome fought in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage.
What was the role the Punic Wars played in the expansion of the Roman Empire?
They established Rome as the dominant power in the Western Mediterranean, and Rome's move to punish Macedonia for intervening on Carthage's side, after the Second punic War, enmeshed it in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Which islands did Rome win between 264 BC. and 146 BC?
During the Punic Wars Rome wrested control from Carthage of the islands of Sicily , Sardinia and Corsica .
Which came first Etruscans control Rome Romans win battle of zama Romans destroy Carthage Roman republic established?
Etruscans control Rome, Roman Republic established, Battle of Zama won by Romans, Romans destroy Carthage. A+
Who won the battle of Carthage?
The three wars between Rome and Carthage were all won by Rome. Both city-states paid a heavy cost in lives in fighting each other in what are called the Punic Wars. The result of the wars was a reduction and finally the total destruction of Carthage. Rome on the other hand began its empire as a result of placing important lands in the Mediterranean Sea under their control.
If Rome and Greece fought to the death who would win?
Rome
How did western power control with china?
they ate made cookies and ice cream and was like ya boy is eating we win asians
Significance of the battle of milvian bridge?
The significance of the Battle of Milvian Bridge was in the victory. Constantine's win provided him total control of the Western Roman Empire. This allowed Christianity to become the dominant religion for the Roman Empire.
