1. Objective : to map the expansion of Rome by 1. viewing the map of Rome from 500-264 BCE then 2. Examining the Punic Wars and predicting their outcome, noting the cause(s) and effect(s) of each war 3. mapping how each of the 3 PW’s expanded Rome geographically 4. comparing the 2 maps

2. To begin: watch movie clip and answer questions on hand out Click on map for movie

3. Rome 500-264 BCE Click on map for student map

4. The Rise of Carthage

5. First Punic War

6. The Beginning of the Second Punic War

7. End of second Punic war-before Battle of Zama

8. The Third Punic War

9. Roman Republic 500-44 BCE

10. Check objective Using the two maps explain where Rome was able to expand Can you explain the cause and effect of each Punic War? The importance of the Battle of Zama Can you name 2 leaders from Carthage? Roman leaders? During the PW’s?