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Rome expanded into central and southern Italy though the Three Samnite Wars (343-341 B.C., 326-304 B.C. and 298-290 B.C.) against the Samnites, a large group which lived on the mountains to the south of Rome.
Rome fought the first of these wars aided by her allies from the other Latin cities which had formed the Latin league. This war was ended after two years because Rome faced a rebellion by the Latin League backed by the Campanian city of Capua (near Naples) and the Volsci of southern Latium (land of the Latins) who were traditional enemies of Rome. This led to the Latin War (340-338 B.C.), which Rome Won. Many of the Latin cities were incorporated into the Roman Republic and their inhabitants were given full Roman citizenship (civitas optima iure). The Volsci and Capuans were also incorporated, but with citizenship without the right to vote (civitas sine suffragio). This Rome ceased to be a city-state and became a multi-ethnic commonwealth. Her military strength increased.
Rome won the second war against the Samnites, during which she also defeated some Etruscan cities. When the war ended, the Romans dealt with the Aequi (who lived quite near Rome) having helped the Samnites by destroying their territory. This terrified five small Sabellians peoples (the Maruccini Marsi, Paeligni, Frentani and Vestini) who lived to the north of Samnium (land of the Samnites) and had made an alliance with the Samnites at the beginning of the war. They rushed to make alliances with Rome. This further increased Rome's power.
The Third Samnite War saw an alliance between the Samnites, some Etruscan cities the Umbrians and the Senone Gauls, Gauls, who lived to the north of Rome and the mentioned Sabellian peoples. Rome managed to isolate and defeat the Etruscans and the Umbrians. Then they won a key battle against the Gauls and the Samnites. After this hey carried out campaigns in Samnium and won the war. Thus time the Samnites were defeated for good and were forced to become Roman allies. The Lucanians, who were a substantial people who lived to the south of Samnium, decided to ally with Rome. At this point the Romans were in control of central Italy and part of southern Italy.
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In ancient times what was the leading city in what is known as Italy?
Rome.
How did Rome become a great power?
Rome became the leading power of the Mediterranean world by conquest of Carthage, the former leading power.
What was the significance of the first Punic Wars for Rome?
It advanced from being a power in central and southern Italy to a power in the Western Mediterranean.
Is Rome in Italy?
Italy is a country. Rome is the capital city of Italy.
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It is a city that is found in Italy. Italy is a country.
In ancient times what was the leading city in what is known as Italy?
Rome.
How did Rome become a great power?
Rome became the leading power of the Mediterranean world by conquest of Carthage, the former leading power.
What is the distance from rome to Italy?
Rome is the capital of Italy, therefore Rome is in Italy.
What city is the colosseum in?
The Colosseum is in Rome, Italy.
Where in Italy is Rome?
where is rome located in Italy
Is the Forum located in Italy or Rome?
the Forum is located in Rome...which is IN Italy. Rome is the capital of Italy
how far Florence, Italy to rome Italy?
How far is it from rome, Italy to Florence, italy
Rome is the capital city of what country?
Rome is the capital of Italy.
In what modern day country is ancient Rome located?
Rome is located in the modern day country of Italy.
What were two reasons for Rome's success in expanding its power across Italy?
Rome had success in expanding its power in Italy due to its strong army and its favorable treaties.
Is rome the largest city in Italy?
Rome is not a country. Rome is a city. It is the largest city in Italy.
Which continent is Rome?
The City Of Rome, the Capital of Italy, is located in the Continent of Europe. Rome is located in Italy and Italy is in Europe.
