Series of 3 wars
Rome and Carthage
First war was over control of Sicily
Second war = When Hannibal became general of Carthage and he wanted to attempt a sneak attack though the alps to attack and capture Rome
Third war Scipio Attacked Carthage and Hannibal fought back at native city
PW -
Rome defended Carthage in all 3 wars each war was harder for Rome to win though
War 1-2, Rome was on the defensive Aggressor in the Last war
key Players
Hannibal (c)
Scipio (R)
Cincinnatus (R)
Lasting Effects
Showed the civilizations in the Meiterranian that Rome was a dominant force
By 70 BC Rome had conquered a ;pt of land around the Mediterranean Coast
Roman Republic -
Shortly after their victories in the Punic Wars the quick and rapid expansion began to hurt the Empire
The land was going to large estate and the small farmers were not making any money
Julius Caesar
Debate Info
Another civil war broke out because of Caesars death
Avengers Of Caesar
Octavian, Mark Antony, Lepidus avenged Caesar and became the Second Triumvirate
Even jealousy here Octavian forced Lepidus retire his power
Mark Antony left after Cleopatra into Egypt
Leaving Octavian to be the sole leader
Augustus =
The term given to Octavian meaning "exulted one"
Rome was at its peak of its power ans at peace through Augustus rule and even to 180 AD
Pax romana - Roman peace
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