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The first punic war was about what?

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Anonymous

9y ago
Updated: 11/13/2021

Carthage was bent on extending its influence and trade in Sicily. Rome had established control of the Italian peninsula. They were allies of convenience as Roman land power and Carthagenian sea power were complementary. Sicilian cities threatened by Carthage appealed to Rome, and Rome, seeing an opportunity, sided with them, provoking war.

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Carlee Ferry

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4y ago

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