The First Punic War Began Because

question 52

Multiple Choice

The First Punic War began because

• A)Carthage appeared to be economically weak and susceptible to Roman power.
• B)Rome was concerned that Carthage would take Messana in Sicily and interfere with Roman trade.
• C)Hannibal led troops into Spain.
• D)both Rome and Carthage were interfering in Greece.
• E)having tasted power, Rome consciously sought out the war.

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