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Rome and the Punic Wars5.01

Early RomeThe first Romans were Latins and Estruscans.Etruscans came to take over the Latins and created the city of Rome.The poor people didnt like the way the Etruscan King ran things so they made him leave and created a republic and began to make a strong army.Rome had a great area, not right on the sea, it has the barrier of the Alps mountains.

The Punic WarsFought between Rome (Europe) and Carthage (Africa)Rome wanted to control all of the MediterraneanThe First Punic War was fought over Sicily (Rome won)The Second Punic War started with Hannibal from Carthage did a surprise attack on Rome (Rome won and really weakened Carthage)Third Punic War, Rome attacked Carthage by water and after 3 years completely destroyed and took over Carthage. (Rome wins again!)

Find the following places:Carthage, Rome, Mediterranean

Punic War SummaryEffects of the Punic WarsRomes army became larger and became the most powerful in all of the Mediterranean Sea.The Roman social structure completely changed!Rome became the most dominating power in the areaThe Roman Empire got started and the Roman Republic was kicked outRomans got very rich from the slaves that worked on their large amounts of landRome got rich!!! The economy was even better!!!

Put an x next to the wrong statementThe Roman empire became more rich after the Punic WarsThe Romans got more land because of the Punic WarsThe first Punic War was fought over the land of Sicily.The Romans became poor because the wars cost so much.

Where are the Roman Enemies in the 2nd Punic War?

Rome is in red, and pink areas, Carthage is the blue area