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Carthage and Rome, originally cooperated but fell out over control of Sicily. Rome wo this conflict.
The rivalry for control of the Western Mediterranean continued into a second war decisively won by Rome which imposed reparations on Carthage designed to cripple it for fifty years.
Carthage paid off the indemnity and Rome disposed of its rival permanently after the third war.
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What is the city that rome fought in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage.
In which war did the city of Carthage join the Rome sea empire?
When Carthage and Rome were allies, Carthage was a sea power, Rome a land power. Rome had to organise a fleet when war broke out with Carthage.
What sea separated Carthage and Rome?
Rome and Carthage are separated by the Mediterranean Sea.
What was the reason for the third punic war?
The underlying cause was the determination of Rome to dispose of the threat which it percieved from Carthage, against which it had already won two wars. The official cause was violation of the peace treaty from the Second Punic War which made the Roman Senate arbitrator of all border disputes involving Carthage, so that Carthage had to get approval from the Roman Senate before going to war. Rome then used its ally Numidia as proxy to harrass Carthage, which eventually had to defend itself. This gave Rome a valid excuse to declare war and destroy Carthage, extablishing Rome as undisputed power in the western Mediterranean. Rate This Answer
What did Rome do to Carthage after they won the Battle of Zama?
After Zama, Rome imposed a heavy tribute on Carthage in addition to Carthage having to cede its territorial holdings to Rome.
Why would Rome want to capture Carthage?
A powerful Carthage was a threat to Rome's access to the western Mediterranean Sea. Carthage had valuable resources in Spain which Rome wanted access to. Rome also wanted to crush the allies that Carthage had in the Mediterranean Sea area. Her wealth and navy & army could always be a threat to Rome. Thus Rome destroyed Carthage in the Third Punic War.
Did Carthage view Rome as a threat to its power?
Yes, after they clashed in Sicily.
Was Cato right to call Carthage a threat?
Carthage was so resilient that it bounced back each time Rome defeated it. If we accept that the troubles were over control of the Western Mediterranean, Carthage was certainly a threat to that Roman ambition.
What was it that Rome wanted in the second Punic war?
Rome wanted to dominate the Western Mediterranean and eliminate the threat and competition from Carthage.
What is the city that rome fought in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage.
In which war did the city of Carthage join the Rome sea empire?
When Carthage and Rome were allies, Carthage was a sea power, Rome a land power. Rome had to organise a fleet when war broke out with Carthage.
Where were Carthage and Rome located?
Carthage in today's Tunisia, Rome in Italy !!
What sea separated Carthage and Rome?
Rome and Carthage are separated by the Mediterranean Sea.
Why did Carthage break their treaty with rome?
Carthage observed its treaties with Rome, and the conditions which Rome imposed on it after defeating Carthage in the first two wars. Rome was determined to stop Carthage's retaining economic power which inhibited Rome's expansion. Rome arranged for its allies to attack Carthage, and when Carthage defended itself, Rome declared it had broken its treaty, invaded and captured Carthage, destroying the city and selling its population into slavery to finally get rid of a resilient rival.
Did the Roman Empire have all of Spain because I read that Carthage had some of it as well so when did they gain it and how?
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What did Rome do to Carthage after they won the Battle of Zama?
After Zama, Rome imposed a heavy tribute on Carthage in addition to Carthage having to cede its territorial holdings to Rome.
What was the reason for the third punic war?
The underlying cause was the determination of Rome to dispose of the threat which it percieved from Carthage, against which it had already won two wars. The official cause was violation of the peace treaty from the Second Punic War which made the Roman Senate arbitrator of all border disputes involving Carthage, so that Carthage had to get approval from the Roman Senate before going to war. Rome then used its ally Numidia as proxy to harrass Carthage, which eventually had to defend itself. This gave Rome a valid excuse to declare war and destroy Carthage, extablishing Rome as undisputed power in the western Mediterranean. Rate This Answer
