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punic wars

Published on Oct 31, 2016

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Where was the city of Carthage located?

Near present day tunis 

What was the basic, underlying cause of all ofthe Punic wars?

fight of interests between the existing Carthaginian Empire and the expanding Roman Republic.
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Describe the military actions of Hannibal.

led 60,000 men and elephants through spain along the medderainian coast across the alps 
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Why was it easier for Rome to expandfollowing the defeat of Carthage?

Rome had more people so they expanded.

How did Rome grow wealthy as its territoryexpanded?

They gained money from taxes and war and cheap goods flooded Rome.
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How was the “Roman mob” created?

The unemployed people threw their support to those policiations who offfered "bread circues"