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How did Rome remedy that they were a power on land and Carthage was a power at sea?
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They built a fleet of their own and defeated the Carthaginian fleet, which relied on ramming, by using boarding tactics.
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How did the Punic Wars affect the development of Roman Empire?
The punic Wars were a contest between Rome and Carthage for control of the Western Mediterranean. When Rome destroyed Carthage it achieved that goal, and in then taking retribution against Macedonia for supporting Carthage, launched itself into the Eastern Mediterranean.
What advantage did Carthage have at the beginning of its first war with ancient Rome?
Carthage had several advantages at the beginning of its first war with Rome. Very importantly Carthage had a developed navy. This enabled their military to embark to what it deemed strategic places in the Mediterranean Sea. Another advantage Carthage had was control of strategic islands in the Mediterranean, namely Sardinia and Corsica. Carthage had Greek allies in Sicily, the south of the Italian peninsula, and as faraway as Corinth. Carthage had a long standing position in Western Spain as well. For the most part she was in control of shipping and land bases in the western Mediterranean Sea.
Why was the city-state of Carthage a threat to ancient Rome?
Originally Carthage and Rome were allies, especially against the invasion of Pyrrhus of Epirus when he tried to defeat Rome and take over Sicily. This alliance was based on Rome's land power and Carthage's sea power which complemented each other.The turning point came when Carthage tried to extend its influence in Sicily and Rome decided to resist this. This led to the First Punic War, which Rome won by building a fleet to match Carthage's.Rome's spreading influence led to other states appealing to Rome when they wanted to shake off Carthaginian influence in their area. This led to the Second Punic War where again Rome won.Rome decided to neutralise Carthage by imposing a crippling 50-year indemnity payment on it. Great traders as they were, Carthage paid it off in 10 years, which left Rome itching to get rid of this competitor to their dominance of the Western Mediterranean. They used proxies in the kingdoms neighbouring Carthage in north Africa, and when it defended itself, Rome used this as an excuse for the Third Punic War. After winning, they came to a final solution - leveling the city, selling the people into slavery, and establishing a military colony of veterans on the site.
Why Carthage and Rome went to war?
Rome and Carthage fought each other three times in three Punic Wars. The causes of each war were different. The First Punic War was precipitated by the Mamertines, southern Italian mercenaries who had seized the city of Messana, on Sicily's east coast and had been attacked by the Greek city of Syracuse, (also on the east coast) the most powerful city in the island. The Mamertines asked both Carthage (which had five ports on the western coast) and Rome for help. Carthage helped first, but established a garrison in the city. The Mamertines were not happy with this and asked Rome for help again. The Roman senate was reluctant to get involved., but the popular assembly voted for war. Rome evicted the Carthaginian garrison in Messana and besieged Syracuse, which became Rome's ally. At this point Carthage mobilised for war. Ancient historian Polybius said that there were concerns in Rome that Carthage's presence in Messana might lead to a clash with Syracuse. If Carthage defeated Syracuse she would take over the whole of Sicily. The Carthaginians, in their turn, were concerned about Rome's alliance with Syracuse. Regarding the Second Punic War, Polybius said that Hannibal wanted this war in revenge for Rome fraudulently seizing Corsica and Sardinia from Carthage by taking advantage of a military rebellion in Carthage after the first war. Cities on the northern part of the coast of Spain allied with Rome for protection because they felt threatened by Carthaginian expansion along that coast. Rome negotiated a treaty that set the river Ebro as the boundary between the two areas. Hannibal broke the treaty by seizing a city just north of this river. Rome tried to negotiate, but these failed. Rome was forced to declare war. Hannibal had already made preparations for a military expedition to Italy and set off very quickly. Hannibal's provocation and the speed of his mobilisation indicate that he did want war. In the Third Punic War Rome wanted to destroy Carthage because the latter had recovered in economic prosperity and because she raised an army to defend herself from territorial encroachments by her Numidian neighbours. Under the term of the peace treaty Carthage was not allowed to raise an army without Rome's permission. The war faction in Rome used this to push for a declaration of war. This faction did not want an economically and possibly militarily resurgent Carthage and wanted to eliminate this foe.
Why did Rome decide to fight three wars with Carthage?
1 punic war-Rome and carthage both wanted the islands between them for trade..so carthrage and rome fought for 23 years over them (carthage was more powerful so they were winning in sea battles)...but then rome invented the "raven".A claw attached to their ships to hook to the carthegean ships and make a bridge..therefore the romans would board and take over carthragean ships.So rome won.2punic war - A guy named hannibal wanted to get revenge on rome..so he takes the land route to get there with his elephants and his army..but they stop in spain for 4 year..and while they are in spain rome attacks their defencless city and absolutly destroys it taking their villagers as slaves.3 punic war-carthrage still wants revenge but rome surrounds their city with boats and armys..leaving the city to die of starvation and diesease..THE END...also im 99% percent sure all these facts are right but their are many more details to include if u were writing an essay.Thank you.
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.
How did the Punic Wars affect the development of Roman Empire?
The punic Wars were a contest between Rome and Carthage for control of the Western Mediterranean. When Rome destroyed Carthage it achieved that goal, and in then taking retribution against Macedonia for supporting Carthage, launched itself into the Eastern Mediterranean.
The first punic war was about what?
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.
What was the reason that Rome and Carthage peacefully co-existed before the first Punic War?
Carthage was a trading and sea power. Rome was an upcoming land power. They were complementary in keeping peaceful trade until their interests clashed over Greek Sicily. This island at the southern tip of the Italian peninsula had Greek colonies allied with Carthage. This combination threatened any advance to Sicily by Rome.
What city fought with rome for the land around the mediterranean sea?
Carthage.
What was the land that Rome and Carthage wanted control of?
The Western Mediterranean and its lands.
Why were the carthaginians a threat to rome?
Rome was expanding its influence in the western Mediterranean, and entered Sicily where it clashed with Carthaginian trading interests. They had previously been complementary allies, Carthage a sea power, Rome a land power. Rome tried to establish dominance, resulting in three wars. Rome tried to reduce Carthage to subservience however the Carthaginians were too resilient, so Rome determined to eliminate competition, destroying the city and selling the people into slavery.
Why did Carthage and Rome have the second punic war?
The two empires were still fighting over land because of Rome's continuing expansion.
The Second Punic War saw Carthage?
carry a land war to Rome by crossing the Alps
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
Did Carthage's power extend before the Punic Wars?
Carthage as a great trading and naval power, dominating the western Mediterranean Sea.In fact, it became allied to Rome as the growing land power which had occupied Italy, each force complementing the other against the Greeks. This came to an end in the dispute over dominance in Sicily.
Who led the beginning of the Punic Wars?
Rome, an emerging land power, and Carthage a naval power, found it mutually convenient to be in alliance and so dominate the western Mediterranean. They came into conflict by getting sucked into a local dispute in Sicily on different sides. Rome, having dominated Italy, was interested in extending into Sicily. Carthage, a trading empire, saw advantages in controlling Sicily. Their alliance ended and a hundred-year war began.
