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Rome and Carthage fought each other for the control of the Mediterranean trade. Whoever controlled the trade routs, controlled the wealth.

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Why did Rome and Carthage battle with each other?

For dominance of the Western Mediterranean.


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.


Rome and Carthage fought in what war?

Rome and Carthage fought each other in the First, Second and Third Punic Wars (264-241 BC, 218-201 BC and 149-146 BC).


What was Carthage's relationship with rome?

The two were commercial rivals inasmuch as the two both sought hegemony throughout the Mediterranean region .


Why did Carthage and Rome hate each other?

Initially over Carthage's expansion in Spain, but overall it became a struggle for control of the Western Mediterranean.


The Punic Wars began over a dispute of this island?

The Punic Wars, a series of far-ranging and fierce hostilities between Rome and Carthage in ancient times, initially began in a dispute centered on the island of Sicily. Local powers on that island, fighting each other, reached out for help from larger powers to their north and south. Those powers, Rome and Carthage, soon came to blows with each other on both land and sea in what has come to be known as the First Punic War.


What city-state was given up by the Carthage to Rome?

The city-states of Rome and Carthage fought three wars against each other - the three Punic wars. In each war Rome won and took over some Carthaginian territories. With the first war Rome took over Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica. With the second war she took over southern Spain. In the last war Rome destroyed Carthage and took over her remaining territories: Tunisia and western Libya.


Who was the Rulers of Rome and Carthage in the third century BC?

The Senate of each city-state.


Why do historians say that Rome and Carthage were destined to fight each other. Why do you think they say this?

Carthage dominated trade in the Western Mediterranean, and in the process established a strong navy to protect it. Rome had gained control of Italy and its ambitious aristocracy was looking to extend this into Spain and Sicily. A clash was inevitable.


What was each Punic War over?

A struggle for control of the Western Mediterranean between Rome and Carthage.


What did Carthage give Rome?

Carthage did not give anyone to Rome. Rome captured prisoners of war, but they were not actually given to her by Carthage. Rome demanded that Carthage surrender Hannibal to her, but he fled into exile in the eastern Mediterranean.