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Rome did not actually conquer Italy (except for the North). It gained control over it by establishing alliances with the Italic peoples. This was not pre-planned. It was a development which was the result of the three Samnite Wars (343-341 BC, 326-304 BC, 298-290 BC) and the Pyrrhic war (280-275 BC).
The Samnites were a large people of central-southern Italy (present day Molise and the mountains of Campania). They were a considerable military force. The first war was fought in Campania, just north of Naples. The Campanian city of Capua asked Rome for help against a Samnite attack . In the second war, Rome adopted a policy of trying to encircle Samnium (the land of the Samnites). She made alliances with some cities in Apulia, east of Samnium. She defeated five small peoples (the Marsi, Paeligni, Marrucini,Frentani and Vestini) in central Italy just north of Samnium (in present day Abruzzo). After the war, Rome consolidated its control of this area by making alliances with these people who, due to Rome's strength, joined voluntarily. This strengthened Rome's position against the Samnites.
In the third Samnite war Rome defeated an alliance between the Samnites, the Etruscans, the Umbrians (in present day Umbria) and the Senone Gauls who lived in the present day Marche. These defeated people, except for the Etruscans, were then made to become allies. The Lucianans who lived to the south of Samnium (in present day Basilicata) became Roman allies because they had been attacked by the Samnites. Thus, the result of the wars was that Rome gained control of central Italy and the mountains of the south.
The rest of southern Italy came under Roman control as a result of the Pyrrhic war. Pyrrhus was a Greek king. He landed with a large army and wanted to conquer southern Italy. Though he won victories, he could not match the size of the Roman army and gave up. Following this Rome took control in this area as well, again by establishing alliances.
The Romans invaded part of the lands the Gauls of northern Italy because, they attacked Roman and Etruscan territories. In one occasion they got quite close to Rome. In this case there was a conquest.
The Roman did not conquer Etruria (in present day Tuscany) or forced the Etruscans into an alliance. This was they were able to control this region without these means.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe Romans did not "establish" Italy. Italy had been there since the land formed. The Romans did, however, absorb Italy into their empire and culture because of the need for the resources that Italy possessed. Italy's manpower, in particular, was needed for the Roman army.
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∙ 8y agoRome fought three wars against the Samnites (the Saminte Wars) who lived to the south of Rome. The second of these wars became a contest over the control over parts of central and southern Italy. The third of these wars saw Rome's final victory. The Pyrrhic War saw Rome establishing control over the rest of southern Italy. Pyrrhus was a Greek king who wanted to take over southern Italy and who was repelled by Rome. The taking control over northern Italy was due to rebellions by Gallic tribes which lived there
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∙ 11y agothe story is that two twins romulas and remus went to find a settlement and founded rome but romulas killed remus over land
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How were the Romans able to build a strong state?
They were able to because they were not being forced by the people of Rome.
What building materials were used to build large buildings and bridges in ancient rome?
Usually concrete. Romans invented concrete.
Who are the Romans and where do they live?
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Are the Romans the same as the Romanians?
Romans are from Rome Italy Romanians are from Russia. Romania is a country or state inside Russia.
Why did the Romans use mountains?
The mountains near Rome provided plenty of water sources. When Rome's demand for water outstripped local supply, the Romans started to build aqueducts to bring water from the mountains. Over time the Romans built 11 aqueducts to supply their city
Where did the Romans build their roads?
IN rome
Where did Rome build its Empire?
the Romans invaded England in 43 AD.
When did Romans build first London bridge?
Your mom Rome and persuaded them to make London in199bce
Do in Rome as Rome does?
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
How were the Romans able to build a strong state?
They were able to because they were not being forced by the people of Rome.
What building materials were used to build large buildings and bridges in ancient rome?
Usually concrete. Romans invented concrete.
How did the Romans build a strong navy?
Rome got its first navy by attacking Carthage and starting a great war
What was Rome called when the Romans were about?
Rome
Why were Romans called the the Romans?
The Romans were called Romans because they were from Rome. Roman means people and things from Rome, similarly to English for England.
Why were the Romans called the Romans?
The Romans were called Romans because they were from Rome. Roman means people and things from Rome, similarly to English for England.
Who are the Romans and where do they live?
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Who founded Rome according to Romans?
According to the Romans, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus.
