Two Protracted and Bloody Wars Against the Carthaginians Were Important

question 64

Multiple Choice

Two protracted and bloody wars against the Carthaginians were important because

• A) Rome won control of the western Mediterranean.
• B) they limited Rome's southern expansion.
• C) it was the first time Rome had ever lost a war.
• D) Roman slaves were freed.
• E) they joined forces with the Carthaginians to create the Cartho-Roman Empire.

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