Aim: How Did Rome Spread its Power?

Rome Expands to Italy and Beyond Rome sought to expand its territories through trade and conquest 265 BCE- Romans rule all of Italy and spreads beyond Had different laws and treatment for different parts Latins became full citizens Other’s received rights but not to vote New citizens and allies became partners in Rome’s growth 2

Rome’s Commercial Network Rome’s location allowed access to other lands in Mediterranean Traded Roman wine and olive oil for variety of foods, raw materials, & manufactured goods Large and Powerful cities interfered with Roman access to the Mediterranean (Carthage) 3

War with Carthage 264 BCE- Rome and Carthage went to war Beginning of the Punic Wars (3) 1) Control of Sicily and Western Mediterranean 2) Mastermind was Hannibal (Carthage General) 3) Rome laid siege to Carthage (Set afire) Rome’s victories in the Punic Wars gave it dominance over the Western Mediterranean 4