The Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage
Cause Control of the Mediterranean
First Punic War Rome and Carthage fight over Sicily R held Sicily’s inland while C controlled the coast (stronger navy) Romans used “crows” to board enemy ships R’s large army & many allies helped it win the war Rome and Carthage fight over Sicily R held Sicily’s inland while C controlled the coast (stronger navy) Romans used “crows” to board enemy ships R’s large army & many allies helped it win the war By the end of the first Punic War: Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica became first territories outside peninsula for Rome First Punic WarHannibal’s Revenge
Second Punic War Rome and Carthage fight over Spain Hannibal commands C military Attacks an ally of R (Saguntum) Rome sends troops Hannibal attacks Italy & crushes R in many battles Rome attacks Carthage (Scipio Africanus) Scipio defeats Hannibal when he returns Rome and Carthage fight over Spain Hannibal commands C military Attacks an ally of R (Saguntum) Rome sends troops Hannibal attacks Italy & crushes R in many battles Rome attacks Carthage (Scipio Africanus) Scipio defeats Hannibal when he returns Second Punic War Battle of Canine Battle of Zama Effects
Battle of Canine
Battle of Zama
Third Punic War Rome levels Carthage Carthaginians Rebel R sells survivors into slavery and levels city Final Battle Rome levels Carthage Carthaginians Rebel R sells survivors into slavery and levels city Final Battle
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How did Rome’s victories in these wars set it on a path to establishing an empire?
What problems did Rome have at home during these wars?