Roman expansion into the mediterranean was the begin of a dominating empire. Though the Romans were thought to be a very army-centric, they were actually very defensive. They though their best defense would be a good offense. So before another army could be a threat to them, they comanded and conquered.
It gave Rome dominance in the Western Mediterranean, and began its embroilent in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Its success gave Rome control of the Western Mediterranean.
The expansion in the number of conquered people did not affect Rome's expansion because it was the product of her expansion.
Rome's location in the Mediterranean area (though it was not actually on the coast of this sea) meant that Rome's first imperial expansion occurred around the Mediterranean Sea. She took over all the areas around its shores.
During the early years of Roman expansion, Carthage was Rome's only significant rival in the Mediterranean world. The two powers clashed in the Punic Wars, which were pivotal in determining control over trade routes and territories in the region. Carthage's strong navy and wealth posed a considerable challenge to Rome's ambitions, leading to a prolonged and fierce conflict. Ultimately, Rome emerged victorious, solidifying its dominance in the Mediterranean.
After gaining control of the Italian peninsula, Rome began to build an empire around the Mediterranean Sea. This expansion created conflicts in Roman society that weakened and finally crushed the republic.
During the early years of Roman expansion, Carthage was the only significant rival of Rome for power in the Mediterranean world. The two powers engaged in a series of conflicts known as the Punic Wars, which spanned from 264 to 146 BCE. Carthage's naval strength and wealth posed a formidable challenge to Rome's ambitions, ultimately culminating in its defeat and destruction during the Third Punic War. This victory solidified Rome's dominance in the Mediterranean region.
The ancient Roman legions were highly successful in wars that resulted in the expansion of the Roman empire. At its peak, Rome controlled most of the areas that bordered on the Mediterranean Sea and beyond that into Britain and Gaul.
Because conflicts between the rich and poor started to develop
It is the Mediterranean Sea. Rome was, and still is, in the Mediterranean Sea.
Rome gained ascendancy in the Western Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean Sea did not develop the Roman civilisation. Seas do not develop civilisations. It was the other way round. The Roman civilisation was one of the civiliastions which developed in the Mediterranean (because Rome was and still is in the Mediterranean). Other Mediterranean civilisations were the Egyptians, the Phoenicians and the Greeks.