What was the major cause of the Punic Wars?

A. Cultural differences made Rome and Carthage enemies.
B. Hannibal wanted to destroy Rome.
C. Rome wanted to expand its empire and Carthage threatened to control the Mediterranean.
D. Carthage was a Roman colony and wanted independence.

The major cause of the Punic Wars was Rome's ambition to expand its empire, viewing Carthage as an imminent threat due to its dominance over the Mediterranean and North Africa, leading to a series of wars for control and dominance. ;

Answered by qwpen | 2024-06-18

The correct answer is C. Rome wanted to expand its empire and Carthage threatened to control the Mediterranean. Sicily was a cultural and trading melting pot and everyone met there and traded. Rome wanted to control it but it was under rule by Carthage. Naturaly, they went to war and became mortal enemies. At one point in time Rome even claimed that as long as Carthage exists there will never be world peace, so they waged war so much that they eventually erased the country from existence.

Answered by Vuk15 | 2024-06-24

The major cause of the Punic Wars was Rome's desire to expand its empire, which was threatened by Carthage's control of the Mediterranean. This rivalry primarily began over control of Sicily and led to three significant conflicts between the two powers. Rome ultimately emerged victorious, reshaping the balance of power in the Mediterranean region.
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Answered by Vuk15 | 2024-09-30