Punic wars- series of 3 wars, Rome vs Carthage, 1st war was over control of Sicily, 2nd war was when Hannibal became general of Carthage and he wanted to avenge first defeat. Hannibal attempted a sneak attack through the alps to attack and capture ROme. 3rd war scipio attacked Carthage and Hannibal retreated and fought back at native city.
P.W.-Rome defeated Carthage in all 3 wars. Each war was harder for the Roman to win though. War 1-2, Rome was on the defensive agressor in the last war. Key players were Hannibal Scipio Cincinnatus.
Lasting effect- Showed the civilization in the Mediterrian that Rome was a dominant force. By 70 B.C. Rome had conqured a lot of land around the Maditerranean coast.
Roman Republic- Shortly after their victories in he Punic wars the quick and rapid expansion began to hunt the empire. The land was going to large estate and the small farmers were not making any money and were out of jobs. One of the reasons leading to a civil war.
Julius Caesar- Debate information. ANother civil war broke out because of Caesar death.
Avengers of Caesar- Octavius, mark antony, Lepidus avenged Caesar and became the 2nd triumvirate. Even jealousy here, OCtavian forced Lepidus to retire his power. Mark Antony fell in love with Cleopatra and followed her to Egypt. Leaving Octavius to be the sole leader.
Augustus- The term given to Octavian meaning " exalted one". Rome was at the peak of its power and at peace throughtout Augustus's Rule and even to 180 A.D. Pax Romana-" Roman Peace"
Research- Hannibal crossing the Alps?
-Major achievement of the Second Punic War
it was rough and a lot of people were killed while going through the alps:)
it was the greatest time in ancient warfare.
it was a a good and bad idea for the Romans because they killed a lot of people but yet strategy wise was good.
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