Third Punic War - 149-146 BC
53 years after the 2nd Punic War
Rome went on the offensive and laid siege to Carthage
The Romans burned the city and 50,000 people were sold into slavery
With Carthage out of the picture, Rome would continue it's conquests in the upcoming decades
The Roman Empire
The Roman Republic Falls Apart
Why?
Growing gap between rich and poor-income inequality
As Rome took over areas, it took in slaves as well
By 100 BC, slaves made up 33% of Rome's population
Small farmers couldn't compete with the rich landowners
Two tribunes, Tiberius and Gaius, were murdered, after pushing for giving land to the poor.
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